Are pharmacist prescribing programs working?

In the news this week:

• Research commissioned by the RACGP shows limited evidence for benefits of community pharmacists prescribing drug treatments for around 20 common and minor conditions
• A law change means registered nurses will soon be able to prescribe some PBS medicines
• A US study shows disparities in cancer screening rates for LGBTI+ populations, what's happening here in Australia?
• Australian cancer trials not following regulations on reporting sex differences

References

• Community pharmacist prescribing outcomes in Australia and beyond
• Pharmacist prescribing: without evidence, it's the patient who pays
• RACGP-commissioned review confirms pharmacist prescribing improves access to care
• New law gives registered nurses PBS prescribing rights for the first time
• Sexual orientation and gender identity based disparities in colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer screening in the United States
• US study on cancer screening access and what it means for AustraliaUSyd CEC response
• Australian cancer trials are getting worse at reporting sex differences - putting patients at risk