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11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of hepatitis C, and where you can learn more about this disease.

3 October 2025 - This List of Medicines for Brand Consideration (LMBC) includes medicines prescribers should consider prescribing by brand in addition to active ingredient, if clinically needed to treat their patient.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of leprosy, and where you can learn more about this disease.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of cholera, and where you can learn more about this disease.

25 August 2025 - Electronic prescribing is now widely available in the community setting. It provides an option for healthcare providers and consumers to use an electronic prescription as an alternative to paper prescriptions. Paper prescriptions are still available.

4 March 2024 - Some medicines are only available from a pharmacist with a prescription from an authorised health practitioner. This ensures that your health practitioner can first assess your condition, determine which medicine you need and give you advice before you take it.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of malaria, and where you can learn more about this disease.

12 March 2025 - COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Most people recover within a few days. Some people stay unwell far longer with long COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best protection.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of Q fever, and where you can learn more about this disease.

24 September 2025 - As part of reforms to the Prescribed List, we are introducing regular reviews of listed products. The reviews help ensure that privately insured Australians continue to have access to clinically effective devices that meet their healthcare needs.