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NPS RADAR December 2007NPS RADAR December 2007
NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.
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| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| NPS RADAR December 2007 Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Complete issue | NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals. |
| Quetiapine (Seroquel) PBS listed for acute mania Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | PBS listing of quetiapine (Seroquel) was extended to include acute mania associated with bipolar disorder, with streamlined authority allowing an episode of acute mania to be treated for up to 6 months. |
| Sevelamer (Renagel) 800 mg tablets PBS listed for adults with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Sevelamer (Renagel) was listed on the PBS for the treatment of hyperphosphataemia in adults with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. |
| Another ultra-short-acting insulin PBS listed: insulin glulisine Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Insulin glulisine (Apidra) is the third ultra-short-acting insulin analogue listed on the PBS, the others being insulin lispro and insulin aspart, for treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. |
| Topiramate (Topamax) for migraine prevention Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | Review of topiramate (Topamax) for migraine prevention as second-line agent, with emphasis on non-drug therapies and safety issues. |
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Date published: 2007-12-01 00:00:00
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