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NPS helps Australians to make the best decisions about their medicines and medical tests.
You are the gatekeepers of your health. As health and information environments become more complex, it is harder for people to navigate and find quality health information.
Focusing on gaps between evidence and practice, we produce trusted publications, resources, tools and systems that encourage informed decisions. NPS aims to create better health and economic outcomes for individuals and the nation.
For individuals
NPS has many ways to help you make better decisions about your medicines and any medical tests you may need. Get free medicine information for you:
- read MedicinesTalk, Medicine Update and other NPS publications
- use our medicines & health tools and tips to make better medicine decisions
- search our consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflets
- find translated health information
- and more …
About research and evaluation
To improve health, it is essential to find good evidence about what works and apply that evidence to bring about improved outcomes. It is also important to evaluate the impacts of our programs to ensure that they continue to be delivered effectively and efficiently:
- read about medicine and health research at NPS
- read our reports, published articles and conference papers
- and more …
For job seekers
We have a committed and dedicated workforce of highly skilled professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds. If you're interested in working for us:
- browse our latest job vacancies
- read about our culture and the benefits of working at NPS
- find out what's involved in applying for a job
- and more …
For professionals
Keep up-to-date with our evidence-based medicine information to improve quality use of medicines in practice:
- participate in free activities for professional development
- read NPS RADAR, NPS News and other leading NPS publications about medicines and medical tests
- use our health professional tools for practical help in prescribing and practicing quality use of medicines
- use our online learning modules for students and practicing professionals
- and more …
For the media
Visit our media centre for information about NPS. We regularly publish media releases, thought leadership articles, position statements, and information on policy and regulatory developments for journalists and others in the media. Find our:
- media releases
- backgrounders about hot health topics
- published articles
- position statements
- and more …
Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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