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All NPS publications
Browse all NPS publications, which have been organised by section in alphabetical order.
Publications for consumers
Community Update
Our regular newsletter that keeps community organisations and consumers updated on what NPS and others are doing to promote Quality Use of Medicines in the community.
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Consumer factsheets
A series of practical information sheets on specific topics related to managing your medicines.
Medicine Update
When it comes to new medicines, how do you decide if ‘new’ is ‘better’? Medicine Update helps you to answer this question as new medicines become available or are listed on the PBS.
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MedicinesTalk
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
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Publications for health professionals
Australian Prescriber
Australian Prescriber is an independent publication providing readily accessible information about drugs and therapeutics. It covers topics assisting doctors, dentists, pharmacists and students.
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Health Professional factsheets
Short, topical fact sheets which are published from time to time to clarify medicines issues as they arise.
NPS News
Succinct, independent information on therapeutic topics distributed free of charge to all GPs and pharmacists along with Australian Prescriber 6 times a year.
NPS RADAR
Timely, independent, evidence-based information on new drugs, research and PBS listings. Published regularly throughout the year.
Nurse Update
Nurse Update is a digest of evidence-based information to help you improve your knowledge of medicines use and prescribing practices.
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Pharmacy Letter
Independent, evidence-based information about over-the-counter medicines for all Australian pharmacists. This is no longer published but you can still download the back issues.
Prescribing Practice Review
Independent, evidence-based information about therapeutics mailed free of charge to all Australian GPs, pharmacists and selected medical specialists, approximately 4 times a year. The PPR is mailed approximately a month after NPS News and contains complementary information to NPS News.
For selected topics, the PPR sent to GPs is accompanied by individualised prescribing data to be used as a tool for personal reflection on prescribing behaviours. Prescribing data are not accessible by any other organisation or individual and are not used for regulatory purposes.
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Publications for members & stakeholders
Member update
NPS Member update is a regular publication sent to our Member Organisations.
Peer2Peer
Peer2Peer is a quarterly newsletter, supporting peer educators to help seniors manage their medicines.
Publications for research & evaluation community
Reports
NPS reports set out the results on our activities and programs.
Published articles
Published articles that are by NPS staff or have been funded or supported by NPS.
Conference papers
Papers we have presented at conferences.
Publications for others
Annual reports
The National Prescribing Service (NPS) annual reports, past and present.
Media releases
The complete list of all media releases from NPS including those about Australian Prescriber.
News & media factsheets
A series of information sheets on specific topics for journalists and others in the media.
Position statements
NPS position statements are developed to state our position on issues related to quality use of medicines for which there are controversial or critical opinions.
Date published: 2011-01-01 00:00:00
Reasonable care is taken to provide accurate information at the date of creation. This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified health professional. Health professionals should rely on their own expertise and enquiries when providing medical advice or treatment. Where permitted by law, NPS disclaims all liability (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance on or use of this information. Read our full disclaimer.
References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.
