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Non-prescription vapes to be banned, the search for a Texas gunman enters its third day, and historic TV props up for auction — as it happened

This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News

Out of puff: Minister says vaping industry's hold on teens 'must end'

The volume of nicotine will be reduced and all single-use vapes will be banned.

Newcastle Herald

Australia to ban non-prescription vapes in biggest smoking reforms in a decade

Quality standards to be introduced on products to tackle youth vaping, including restricting flavours, colours and other ingredients

The Guardian - AU

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Albanese government launches war on vaping, declaring it the 'number-one behavioural issue in high schools'

The federal government is declaring war on vaping, announcing measures to stamp out its recreational use – especially among the young – including by stronger legislation and enforcement action.

The Conversation

Australian government expected to crack down on illegal vaping amid rising uptake by teens

Changes to include introduction of plain packaging and ban on certain flavours, in line with suggestions from product watchdog review

The Guardian - AU

‘Down payment’: Medicare set for overhaul as budget looms – but will it be enough?

The Albanese government is set to make inroads in overhauling Medicare in the May budget, with a new funding model slated to be detailed.

The New Daily

Which medicines are getting cheaper? Can I get double my medication for half the price?

Millions of Australians with chronic illness are set to benefit from changes to the PBS. Here's which medicines are about to get cheaper.

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ATTN ZOLOFT HOTTIES: A Bunch Of PBS Meds Will Soon Be Half Price It’s A Game Changer

An excellent day for Zoloft hotties.

Pedestrian.tv

Regional pharmacists say 60-day medication changes could 'break' overwhelmed system

The extension of dispensing timelines on hundreds of medications will lead to pharmacies closing and impact healthcare access, according to pharmacists in regional NSW.

ABC News

Pharmacists claim children at risk of overdose under Labor’s two-for-one prescription changes

Guild is pushing against the ‘dangerous’ policy, but MP and GP Mike Freelander says move is ‘long overdue’

The Guardian - AU

Medicine shortage fears are a scare campaign: Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler has accused pharmacy peak bodies of scaremongering on upcoming changes to prescription medicines.

The New Daily

Two-for-one prescription changes to save Australian patients more than $1.6bn

Budget measures will slash costs for GP visits and medicines but pharmacists likely to push back

The Guardian - AU

Millions to be spent on research into long COVID

The federal government will inject $50 million into long COVID research as a committee outlined plans for a national database of the virus.

The New Daily

Fears urgent care centres in Tasmania will confuse patients, increase workloads

Doctors and paramedics are flagging concerns with a new model of urgent care centres to take the pressure off emergency departments, saying they could confuse patients about where to seek medical help.

ABC News

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The Canberra Times

Independent investigation into National Mental Health Commission announced

The investigation will probe reports of alleged bullying and internal dysfunction.

The New Daily

Health Minister Mark Butler orders inquiry into National Mental Health Commission

An investigation has been launched into claims of dysfunction and bullying at the National Mental Health Commission.

AAP

Minister orders inquiry into mental health commission

Health Minister Mark Butler has announced an independent investigation into allegations raised against the National Mental Health Commission.

ABC News

Four bulk-billing Medicare GP clinics set for Tasmania but doctors concerned about focus on acute cases

Tasmania will get four bulk-billing GP clinics when the federal government rolls out its campaign policy, not three as initially promised, but a key question remains — where will the doctors be found to staff them?

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Pedestrian.tv

Soz Mates: Australia Will Not Be Following The UK In Giving Out Free Vapes To Help Smokers Quit

Which is actually a blessing.

The New Daily

Leader of Australia’s COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

AAP

Leader of Australia's COVID pandemic response retires

The man who helped shepherd Australia though the biggest health crisis in a century has announces his retirement after years of service.

ABC News

Life-extending cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta made available on PBS to children aged six and over

Trikafta was added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme for people over 11 years of age a year ago. Now, it will be available at an affordable price for younger children too, in a hard-fought win for families.

ABC News

Up to $3 billion in taxpayer money lost to Medicare fraud and non-compliance annually, government review finds

Between $1.5 billion to $3 billion is being lost to Medicare fraud and non-compliance every year, according to an independent review that also warns the overly-complex system is out of date and risks bleeding more taxpayer money.

The Guardian - AU

Medicare fraud and non-compliance costing taxpayers up to $3bn, review finds

Government-commissioned report argues structural reform is essential and requires a simpler, clearer billing system

ABC News

COVID-19 antiviral eligibility criteria have changed. Here's who can get Paxlovid on the PBS

An additional 160,000 Australians are now able to access subsidised COVID-19 antiviral treatments after the federal government expanded eligibility criteria under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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