Solo GP in hot water over lack of home visits to elderly patient
A solo GP has been suspended for three months after a patient’s family reported him to AHPRA for refusing to prescribe her regular medications and…
Tag: Benzodiazepines
Are younger doctors too scared to prescribe S4 painkillers?
One thing that pisses me off, as a late-career doctor, is the number of younger GPs who seem to be scared to prescribe certain S4…
GPs need ‘prompt and complete’ discharge summaries: coroner
A coroner has again flagged the importance of discharge summaries being “promptly communicated” to GPs following the death of a patient from prescription drug toxicity.…
Long-term use of some anti-anxiety meds may ‘rewire brain’
An Australian research model suggests that chronic use of benzodiazepines may accelerate dementia.
Coroner refers GP to AHPRA over Rohypnol scripts
The doctor didn't have the required state permit to prescribe the drug, which was one of many linked to their patient's deliberate overdose: Victor…
Pharmacist rapped after buying meds in casino car park
He illegally purchased S4 drugs out of a car boot to sell to the public, according to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Coronavirus: GP antidepressant scripts rise by 20%
Figures suggest GPs are prescribing around 20% more antidepressants than this time last year.
Benzodiazepines linked to ectopic pregnancy
Doctors may need to closely monitor women on the drugs prior to conception, US researchers say.
A GP guide to managing benzodiazepines
Knowing how to safely prescribe, manage and withdraw benzodiazepines helps to minimise dependence and misuse, and provide safe and supportive care.…
‘Life coach’ GP suspended over benzo scripts
The GP prescribed long-term alprazolam to over a dozen patients with drug dependence.
