Accurate, balanced, evidence-based information about medicines

National Prescribing Service (NPS) is a member-based organisation providing accurate, balanced, evidence-based information and services to health professionals and the community on Quality Use of Medicines (QUM). To achieve this we work in partnership with GPs, pharmacists, specialists, other health professionals, Government, pharmaceutical industry, consumer organisations and the community. We are independent, non-profit and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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GPs, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals — find evidence-based information on prescribing, including our publications NPS News, Prescribing Practice Review and NPS RADAR, as well as educational activities such as case studies, clinical audits and pharmacy practice audits.

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Consumers — get materials and activities on medicines designed specifically for you, including a catalogue of free consumer materials which you can order online.

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Strategic Communications — find our media releases, information on public affairs, marketing, events, campaigns, our member organisations or explore our suite of resources for media.

NPS clarifies issues related to Stilnox, a brand of zolpidem (PDF Media Release)
NPS clarifies issues related to Stilnox, a brand of zolpidem (PDF Fact Sheet)

If you would like to talk to someone about medicines:

Therapeutic advice and information service (TAIS) for health professionals

health professionals
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NPS Therapeutic and Information Service (TAIS) on 1300 138 677

Medicines Line information service for consumers

consumers
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NPS Medicines Line on 1300 888 763

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