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Our evidence-based publications for health professionals are highly respected, and include peer-reviewed journals and newsletters. All publications are free of charge.
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.
Factsheets
Short, topical factsheets 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.
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.
Nurses Update
A regular email update, keeping nurses and their peak organisations up to date with what’s happening at NPS.
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Keeping health professionals, students and practicing health professionals informed of the latest NPS online learning resources.
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.
Date published: 2008-05-01 00:00:00
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