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2010-03-15 00:00:00
PPR 49: Management options for improving sleep
(Prescribing Practice Review - Health Professional Publication)
Hypnotic medicines were prescribed for 95 per 100 insomnia problems encountered in general practice between 2006–08. Benzodiazepines and other related drugs can be avoided by using non-drug therapies.

2010-03-03 00:00:00
NPS Diagnostics initiative
(Web page)
NPS's Diagnostics initiative builds on our expertise to improve utilisation of diagnostic tests and enable people to make the best decisions for better health outcomes.

2010-03-01 00:00:00
Nebivolol (Nebilet) for chronic heart failure
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information on use of Nebivolol (Nebilet) for chronic heart failure

2010-03-01 00:00:00
Methylnaltrexone injection (Relistor) for opioid-induced constipation in palliative care
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Methylnaltrexone can be used to treat opioid-induced constipation in palliative care patients who haven’t responded to adequately titrated laxatives.

2010-02-26 00:00:00
NPS clinical audits for GPs
(Activity - Clinical Audit)
ENROL ONLINE NOW! Full listing of all NPS clinical audits, what they are, and eligibility for CPD points and incentives.

2010-02-10 00:00:00
About Clinical audit: Hypnotic medicines
(Web page)
The latest clinical audit for GPs on use of hypnotic medicines in insomnia

2010-02-01 00:00:00
NPS News 67: Addressing hypnotic medicines use in primary care
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
Hypnotic medicines were prescribed for 95 per 100 insomnia problems encountered in general practice between 2006–08. Benzodiazepines and other related drugs can be avoided by using non-drug therapies.

2009-12-18 00:00:00
Quinine: Poor efficacy in muscle cramps outweighed by risks of harm
(Factsheet - Health Professional)
Quinine: Poor efficacy in muscle cramps outweighed by risks of harm

2009-12-17 00:00:00
Case study 60: Report — Managing anxiety disorders
(Activity - Case Study Report)
John is a 52-year-old accountant who presents to you complaining of lack of sleep and poor appetite. He also complains of trouble concentrating, decreased energy and has been feeling anxious for about 8 weeks now.

2009-12-11 00:00:00
ERRATUM - NPS News 54: Hormonal contraceptives: tailoring for the individual
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
Explores the range of hormonal contraceptives currently available in Australia and factors to consider when prescribing, including missed pills, adverse effects, and non-oral dosage forms.

2009-12-01 00:00:00
Pramipexole (Sifrol) for early Parkinson’s disease
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information about use of pramipexole (Sifrol) for early Parkinson’s disease

2009-12-01 00:00:00
Prasugrel (Effient) for acute coronary syndrome in people undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Prasugrel is an alternative to clopidogrel for acute coronary syndrome managed by percutaneous coronary intervention in combination with aspirin.

2009-12-01 00:00:00
Olanzapine depot injection (Zyprexa Relprevv) for schizophrenia
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information about use of olanzapine depot injection (Zyprexa Relprevv) for schizophrenia

2009-12-01 00:00:00
NPS RADAR December 2009
(NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication)
NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.

2009-12-01 00:00:00
NPS print and online educational case studies
(Activity - Case Study)
Listing of NPS case studies (print and online), with details on what they are, eligibility for incentives and CPD points, and a link to online case study FAQs.

2009-12-01 00:00:00
NPS News 66: Managing urinary incontinence
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
Urinary incontinence is common, but underreported. Health professionals can identify and manage incontinence in primary care, but what is the evidence for physical, behavioural and anticholinergic therapies?

2009-11-23 00:00:00
Finding Evidence — Recognising Hype
(Web page)
FE-RH aims to improve skills in deciding whether a new medicine is any better for a patient than their current treatment.

2009-11-03 00:00:00
Authority listing for ciprofloxacin ear drops extended
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Extension of authority listing for ciprofloxacin ear drops (Ciloxan), 1 November 2009

2009-11-01 00:00:00
NPS Prescribing Practice Review 48: Anxiety disorders
(Prescribing Practice Review - Health Professional Publication)
Up to 1 in 5 people presenting to primary care will experience symptoms of an anxiety disorder at some point in their life.

2009-10-28 00:00:00
Articles on palliative care drugs from NPS RADAR
(Topic Overview)
Get independent, accurate, evidence-based info on palliative care drugs. Written for doctors, pharmacists & other health professionals.

2009-10-21 00:00:00
Case study 59: Report - Optimising quality of life during menopause
(Activity - Case Study Report)
Johara, 50, presents complaining of hot flushes with sweating 2–3 times a day over the last year. Her sleep has been disturbed, and her menstrual cycle irregular for 12 months. She wonders if complementary medicines or hormone replacement therapy might help but is concerned about the safety of their use.

2009-10-06 00:00:00
Products and regimens for hormone replacement therapy
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
Overview of the products and regimens for hormone replacement therapies for managing menopausal symptoms

2009-10-01 00:00:00
NPS News 65: Which treatment for what anxiety disorder?
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
Up to 1 in 5 people presenting to primary care will experience symptoms of an anxiety disorder at some point in their life.

2009-09-28 00:00:00
Palliative care
(Topic Overview)
Accurate, balanced, evidence-based information, resources and educational activities on analgesics and palliative care for pain. Information for health professionals.

2009-09-24 00:00:00
About Clinical e-Audit: Review of PPI prescribing
(Web page)
The latest clinical e-audit for GPs on the review of PPI prescribing is now available. This clinical audit will assist GPs to review management of patients using PPIs, identify and implement a step-down strategy for suitable patients and review concurrent use of drugs that may induce or exacerbate dyspepsia/ulceration.

2009-09-21 00:00:00
National Prescribing Curriculum virtual tour
(Presentation)
3 minute 20 second overview of National Prescribing Service's National Prescribing Curriculum

2009-09-01 00:00:00
Case study 58: Report - Antibiotics and respiratory tract illness – thinking of patient-centred care
(Activity - Case Study Report)
Brenda is a 25-year-old marketing executive. She presents today worried about her cough and hoarse voice as she has to give a presentation to her company board next week.

2009-09-01 00:00:00
NPS Prescribing Practice Review 47: Managing menopausal symptoms
(Prescribing Practice Review - Health Professional Publication)
Information on the benefits and risks associated with the management of menopausal symptoms, advice on choosing an appropriate regimen and how to manage adverse effects.

2009-08-01 00:00:00
Teriparatide (Forteo) for severe osteoporosis
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information on use of teriparatide (Forteo) for severe osteoporosis

2009-08-01 00:00:00
NPS News 64: Therapeutic choices for menopausal symptoms
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
The risks associated with hormone replacement therapy with specific reference. Alternative therapies examined.

2009-08-01 00:00:00
NPS RADAR August 2009
(NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication)
NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.

2009-08-01 00:00:00
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information about use of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery

2009-06-30 00:00:00
About Clinical audit: Management of specific respiratory tract infections
(Web page)
The latest clinical audit for GPs on the use of antibiotics for specific respiratory tract infections is now available. This clinical audit is an opportunity to: become familiar with the clinical features suggestive of a bacterial respiratory tract infection where an antibiotic may be indicated, and review antibiotic choice, and the dose, frequency and duration prescribed for common respiratory tract infections.

2009-06-10 00:00:00
DUE (drug use evaluation) for aged care facilities
(Kit - DUE for Aged Care Facilities)
Information about the NPS drug use evaluation programs for improved patient outcomes in aged care facilities.

2009-06-01 00:00:00
Case study 58: Antibiotics and respiratory tract illness – thinking of patient-centred care
(Activity - Case Study)
Brenda is a 25-year-old marketing executive. She presents today worried about her cough and hoarse voice as she has to give a presentation to her company board next week.

2009-05-11 00:00:00
About Clinical audit: Review of PPI prescribing
(Web page)
The latest clinical audit for GPs on the review of PPI prescribing is now available. This clinical audit will assist GPs to review management of patients using PPIs, identify and implement a step-down strategy for suitable patients and review concurrent use of drugs that may induce or exacerbate dyspepsia/ulceration.

2009-05-01 00:00:00
NPS RADAR May 2009
(NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication)
NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.

2009-05-01 00:00:00
Hydromorphone prolonged-release tablets (Jurnista) for chronic severe disabling pain
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Information on use of hydromorphone prolonged-release tablets (Jurnista) for chronic severe disabling pain

2009-05-01 00:00:00
Lanthanum (Fosrenol) tablets for adults with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Information on use of lanthanum (Fosrenol) tablets for adults with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis

2009-04-03 00:00:00
Prescribing Data in General Practice Demonstration Project
(Web page)
The Prescribing Data in General Practice Demonstration Project is being run jointly with the Australian General Practice Network

2009-04-02 00:00:00
Proton pump inhibitors: appropriate and safe use
(Activity - Case Study)
Mr Lee is a 60-year-old who has just finished his last omeprazole tablet. He originally presented complaining of an intermittent burning sensation in the epigastric region of his abdomen.

2009-04-01 00:00:00
NPS RADAR April 2009
(NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication)
NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.

2009-04-01 00:00:00
Sublingual desmopressin PBS listed — where does desmopressin fit in primary nocturnal enuresis?
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Use of desmopressin for primary nocturnal enuresis — sublingual formulation PBS listed

2009-04-01 00:00:00
Pramipexole (Sifrol) for severe primary restless legs syndrome
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information on use of pramipexole (Sifrol) for severe primary restless legs syndrome

2009-04-01 00:00:00
Ziprasidone (Zeldox): another atypical antipsychotic listed for acute mania in bipolar disorder
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Information on use of ziprasidone (Zeldox): another atypical antipsychotic listed for acute mania in bipolar disorder

2009-03-12 00:00:00
Cardiovascular risk calculator
(Tool - Health Professional)
A tool to help health professionals assess a patient’s cardiovascular risk and treatment benefit.

2009-03-10 00:00:00
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) for major depressive disorder
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information about use of desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) for major depressive disorder

2009-03-10 00:00:00
Valsartan (Diovan) and combinations with hydrochlorothiazide (Co-Diovan) or amlodipine (Exforge)
(NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication)
Information about use of valsartan (Diovan) and combinations with hydrochlorothiazide (Co-Diovan) or amlodipine (Exforge) in hypertension

2009-03-03 00:00:00
Clopidogrel (Iscover, Plavix) PBS listing extended to include acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in combination with aspirin
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Clopidogrel (Iscover, Plavix) PBS listing extended to include acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in combination with aspirin

2009-02-20 00:00:00
NPS activities for health professionals
(Topic Overview)
Overview of NPS educational and quality improvement activities for health professionals in Australia, including case studies, clinical audits, pharmacy practice reviews and drug use evaluations.

2009-02-10 00:00:00
Risedronate (Actonel and Actonel Once-a-Week) for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Information about use of risedronate (Actonel and Actonel Once-a-Week) for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis

2008-12-01 00:00:00
Quetiapine extended-release tablets (Seroquel XR) PBS listed for schizophrenia
(NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication)
Information about use of Quetiapine extended-release tablets (Seroquel XR) for schizophrenia

2008-12-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and rosiglitazone with metformin (Avandamet) for type 2 diabetes mellitus --- New York Heart Association grading of heart failure (NYHA)
(NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication)
Provides New York Heart Association grading of heart failure (NYHA) as additional content to rosiglitazone use for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

2006-10-01 00:00:00
NPS News 48: Helping patients achieve remission of rheumatoid arthritis
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
Role of primary care practitioners in early referral for treatment, monitoring disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and providing advice to patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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