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New ideas and CPD points for pharmacists at NMS 2012 2012-05-15 19:00:00
Scanning the evidence for imaging in RTi: NPS webinar 2012-05-04 19:00:00
New online tool to help consumers navigate their medicine brand choices 2012-05-02 19:00:00
Final NMS 2012 program now available 2012-05-01 19:00:00
Government must take the lead in tackling antibiotic resistance: NPS board chair Dr Janette Randall address to the National Press Club 2012-04-26 19:00:00
National Press Club address ‘Back to the future; life without effective antibiotics’ 2012-04-26 19:00:00
Sign up to be an antibiotic resistance fighter at facebook.com/npsmedicinewise 2012-04-24 19:00:00
“Back to the future – life without antibiotics”: National Press Club address on 26 April 2012-04-23 19:00:00
1 in 5 Australians expect antibiotics for coughs or colds: new NPS campaign 2012-04-19 19:00:00
Are home studies effective in diagnosing serious sleep problems? 2012-04-16 19:00:00
Asthma treatment still inadequate in Australia 2012-04-16 19:00:00
Influenza vaccine recommended but select the appropriate vaccine 2012-04-12 19:00:00
Media briefing on new NPS Medicinewise ‘Antibiotic Resistance’ campaign 2012-04-11 19:00:00
Escape the daily routine – but don’t forget your medicine 2012-04-05 19:00:00
Entries now open for National Medicinewise Awards 2012-04-03 19:00:00
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2012-04-02 19:00:00
Safe use of adrenaline for people with anaphylaxis 2012-04-02 19:00:00
1 in 3 Australians search internet before they speak to their doctor: Be medicinewise Week 2012 2012-03-30 19:00:00
5 questions to ask when you are offered an alternative brand of medicine: Be medicinewise Week 2012 2012-03-30 19:00:00
Consumer should be centre of care when offering alternative medicine brands 2012-03-30 19:00:00
1 in 5 Australians have experienced an adverse effect from their medicine: NPS shows you how to be medicinewise 2012-03-28 19:00:00
1 IN 5 Australians have taken an expired medicine: Clean out your medicine cabinet today 2012-03-27 19:00:00
57% of Australians make mistakes with their medicines: Be Medicinewise Week 2012 2012-03-26 19:00:00
NPS reappoints two directors 2012-03-23 19:00:00
Registrations now open for NMS 2012; scholarship winner announced 2012-03-22 19:00:00
Training in medicine management improves Aboriginal health 2012-03-22 19:00:00
An NPS first for pharmacists 2012-03-13 19:00:00
Get ready for Be Medicinewise week 2012 2012-03-09 19:00:00
New NPS information on Dextropropoxyphene: recommendations and alternatives 2012-03-02 19:00:00
Statins remain important for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke 2012-03-01 19:00:00
Make a medicinewise choice between brands 2012-02-23 19:00:00
People taking Di-gesic and Doloxene should speak to their doctor about alternative pain relief: NPS 2012-02-22 19:00:00
More work to be done in reducing antibiotic resistance 2012-02-21 19:00:00
Help combat antibiotic resistance with better patient communication 2012-02-14 19:00:00
Dangerous drugs online: counterfeits and undeclared ingredients 2012-02-01 19:00:00
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2012-02-01 19:00:00
Be medicinewise on the playground 2012-01-30 19:00:00
Pain relievers may fix your hangover but cause other problems 2012-01-25 19:00:00
New NPS campaign to help combat antibiotic resistance 2012-01-23 19:00:00
Multiple medicine use very common: New snapshot of over-50s medicine habits 2012-01-16 19:00:00
Antipsychotic medicines: achieving the right treatment balance 2012-01-11 19:00:00
Asia-Pacific scholarship offered for NMS 2012 2012-01-10 19:00:00
Overindulgence over the holidays: tips for being medicinewise and staying healthy 2011-12-22 19:00:00
Australian Prescriber: Two viewpoints on deferring PBAC recommendations 2011-12-21 19:00:00
Health professionals urged to to be alert to the risks associated with prescribing oral methotrexate 2011-12-20 19:00:00
Review patients taking simvastatin 80 mg daily 2011-12-20 19:00:00
Doctors and pharmacists want improvements in drug interaction alerts 2011-12-12 19:00:00
Award winning NPS iPhone app now includes a medicines reminder function 2011-12-05 19:00:00
NPS RADAR reviews new medicines for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, severe chronic pain and COPD 2011-12-02 19:00:00
NPS reviews new medicines for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder 2011-12-02 19:00:00
Are cholesterol medicines overused? 2011-12-01 19:00:00
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2011-12-01 19:00:00
Medicines upon medicines: The Prescribing Cascade 2011-12-01 19:00:00
Latest edition of Medicines Talk available now 2011-11-28 19:00:00
Building a medicinewise community from the ground up: abstracts invited 2011-11-24 19:00:00
NPS supports TGA decision to cancel four pain relief medicines 2011-11-24 19:00:00
Three inaugural honorary members appointed by NPS; Kay Price reappointed to NPS Board 2011-11-18 19:00:00
Antipsychotic medicines and dementia: a fine balancing act 2011-11-17 19:00:00
NPS Medicines List iPhone APP Wins SHPA Award 2011-11-17 19:00:00
NPS launches new online information hub on World Diabetes Day 2011-11-14 19:00:00
NPS encourages pharmacists to take part in National Medication Safety Week 2011-11-07 19:00:00
NPS Brand Choices campaign returns to television screens 2011-10-31 19:00:00
NPS welcomes decision by Blackmores and Pharmacy Guild to drop endorsement arrangement 2011-10-06 19:00:00
Finding relief for low back pain 2011-10-04 19:00:00
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2011-10-04 19:00:00
Take caution with codeine 2011-10-04 19:00:00
Pharmacists should provide independent advice, assess patients individually: NPS 2011-09-27 17:00:00
Be medicinewise this R U OK? DAY 2011-09-14 19:00:00
Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions (eTP) an important step towards improved medication management 2011-09-12 19:00:00
Complementary medicines are medicines too 2011-09-08 19:00:00
GPs urged to routinely assess benefits and harms for patients taking antipsychotics 2011-09-07 19:00:00
Debbie Rigby reappointed to NPS board 2011-08-22 19:00:00
NPS Prescribing Curriculum wins e-learning award 2011-08-17 19:00:00
An easy way to review patients at risk of cardiovascular disease 2011-08-16 19:00:00
Independent review of new stroke prevention medicine helps people Be medicinewise 2011-08-09 19:00:00
Multicultural communication award for NPS 2011-08-03 19:00:00
Dabigatran (Pradaxa): NPS RADAR Review 2011-08-02 19:00:00
Bone up on ways to prevent osteoporosis 2011-08-01 19:00:00
Clinicians need to help patients to deal with their 'workload' 2011-08-01 19:00:00
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2011-08-01 19:00:00
Some ingredients in medicines can have more than the desired effect 2011-08-01 19:00:00
New information on Varenicline (Champix) inconclusive: NPS (for consumers) 2011-07-20 19:00:00
New information on Varenicline (Champix) inconclusive: NPS (health professionals) 2011-07-20 19:00:00
Managing those at risk of osteoporotic fractures: new NPS clinical audit 2011-07-19 19:00:00
New in-pharmacy resources to help consumers Be medicinewise with medicine brand choices 2011-07-01 19:00:00
Make your smart phone a wise phone with the NPS medicines list iPhone app 2011-06-28 19:00:00
Multifaceted approach best for assessing osteoporotic fracture risk: NPS 2011-06-22 19:00:00
Be medicinewise: sometimes medicines and machinery don’t mix 2011-06-09 19:00:00
Pharmacy Practice Review – reducing cardiovascular disease risk 2011-06-07 19:00:00
Managing HIV in General Practice 2011-06-01 19:00:00
Managing HIV in general practice, snoring treatments, and finding independent information on new drugs – in June edition of Australian Prescriber 2011-06-01 19:00:00
Surgery a valid treatment option for snoring 2011-06-01 19:00:00
NPS welcomes new board member 2011-05-26 19:00:00
New electronic tool for hospitals 2011-05-12 19:00:00
NPS budget announcement. May 2011 2011-05-11 19:00:00
National quality and safety standards needed for General Practice prescribing software 2011-05-03 19:00:00
Greater consideration needed by doctors before ordering vitamin D tests 2011-04-12 19:00:00
Find out your risk score before it’s game over 2011-04-11 19:00:00
Be medicinewise with antibiotics – save the pill for the really ill as it won’t kill viruses 2011-04-06 19:00:00
Dental infections, breast cancer testing, and cardiac effects of non-cardiac drugs, in April edition of Australian Prescriber 2011-04-01 19:00:00
Incentives to help close the gap in Aboriginal health 2011-04-01 19:00:00
New generics campaign to focus on safety around medicine brand choices 2011-04-01 19:00:00
Weighing up genetic testing for breast cancer 2011-04-01 19:00:00
Weigh kids today to avoid overdosing 2011-03-22 19:00:00
Managing pain when you take other medicines 2011-03-04 19:00:00
Why scans and x-rays won’t help your low back pain 2011-03-03 19:00:00
NPS on way to becoming a household name: evaluation report 2011-02-28 19:00:00
What’s in your pain relief medicine? 2011-02-28 19:00:00
Online medicines information: reputable or questionable? 2011-02-11 19:00:00
Be medicinewise with antibiotics 2011-02-08 19:00:00
One-in-three forget to take their medicine: NPS survey 2011-02-03 19:00:00
NPS makes it easy to be medicinewise with top questions lists 2011-02-02 19:00:00
Use of CV risk assessments must increase to combat rise in cardiovascular disease 2011-02-02 19:00:00
Be medicinewise and clean out your medicine cabinet today 2011-02-01 19:00:00
Be prepared for the unexpected: don’t let your health be an additional worry 2011-02-01 19:00:00
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2011-02-01 19:00:00
Managing pain during pregnancy and breast-feeding 2011-02-01 19:00:00
NPS releases ‘medicinewise choices’ to help Australians be medicinewise 2011-01-31 19:00:00
New survey shows Australians are not medicinewise 2011-01-30 19:00:00
Be ready for Be Medicinewise Week (30 Jan – 6 Feb) 2011-01-28 19:00:00
New major health promotion campaign to get Aussies to be medicinewise 2011-01-27 19:00:00
Tips for overcoming eyesight trouble to safely manage your medicines 2011-01-17 19:00:00
Independent reviews of new medicines for diabetes, osteoporosis and pain relief 2011-01-07 19:00:00
New integrated campaign to help Aussies become medicinewise 2010-12-20 19:00:00
Experiencing the outback side of pharmacy 2010-11-18 19:00:00
PBS bill will address a missing data link 2010-11-11 19:00:00
Managing acute low back pain 2010-11-10 19:00:00
Diagnosing and treating iron deficiency anaemia 2010-11-03 19:00:00
Prescribers targeted to reduce hypertension in Aussies 2010-10-26 19:00:00
Lost in translation: medicine misunderstandings lead to further health problems 2010-10-20 19:00:00
Helping people get a good night’s sleep – the natural way 2010-09-29 19:00:00
Ignoring the facts for a story: what is being done to address opioid use 2010-09-28 00:00:00
Health sector urged to get involved in R U OK? Day 2010 2010-09-13 19:00:00
Relaxed attitude towards medicines leading to greater health problems 2010-09-06 19:00:00
Independent reviews of new type 2 diabetes medicines help people be medicinewise 2010-08-24 19:00:00
New pain management workshops for outreach pharmacists 2010-08-05 19:00:00
Gliptins and Adrenaline autoinjector reviewed in latest edition of NPS RADAR 2010-08-04 19:00:00
August edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2010-08-02 19:00:00
Question mark over combination pain relief products 2010-08-02 19:00:00
How to avoid medicine interactions covered in latest MedicinesTalk 2010-07-27 19:00:00
New GP and research-class directors join NPS Board 2010-07-21 19:00:00
New brand and Medicines Line number for NPS 2010-07-01 19:00:00
Be MedicineWise – talk to your doctor or pharmacist about NSAIDs 2010-06-10 19:00:00
June edition of Australian Prescriber out now 2010-06-03 19:00:00
New NPS program to address opioid use in chronic pain 2010-06-01 19:00:00
Health professionals need to understand patients' pasts to fully treat health problems 2010-05-28 19:00:00
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop AO, to open the National Medicines Symposium 2010 2010-05-20 19:00:00
Latest updates to NPS RADAR online now 2010-05-19 19:00:00
Budget announcements relating to NPS 2010-05-12 19:00:00
New and emerging prescribers will benefit from attending the National Medicines Symposium 2010-05-06 19:00:00
Health professionals reminded of importance of reporting adverse events 2010-04-28 19:00:00
Study identifies key prescribing software features that impact patient safety 2010-04-27 19:00:00
Important information about this year’s flu shot 2010-04-20 19:00:00
Codeine changes won’t hurt if you talk to your health professional 2010-04-15 19:00:00
Review of new medicines for people recovering from hip and knee replacements 2010-04-12 19:00:00
New program to identify at-risk smokers and help them quit 2010-04-08 19:00:00
Australian Prescriber April 2010: H1N1, renal bone disease and oral anticoagulants 2010-04-06 19:00:00
Free in-language workshops to help seniors understand medicines issues 2010-03-29 19:00:00
New medicine information resource for Arabic speakers 2010-03-19 19:00:00
Education the key to addressing misuse of diagnostic technologies 2010-03-16 19:00:00
New appointments to NPS Board 2010-03-11 19:00:00
Nebivolol, methylnaltrexone reviewed in the latest edition of RADAR 2010-03-10 19:00:00
Women warned aspirin reports may be misleading 2010-02-22 19:00:00
National Census revealing extent of medicines use problems 2010-02-16 19:00:00
NPS offering more and reaching wider audiences: report 2010-02-11 19:00:00
High blood pressure: the silent killer of the century 2010-02-10 19:00:00
Time to think about vaccinations again 2010-02-10 19:00:00
New clinical program addresses sleep problems and therapy options 2010-02-03 19:00:00
Drug warnings, contrast media and testing for TB: the latest edition of Australian Prescriber online now 2010-02-01 19:00:00
Safe use of radiographic contrast media 2010-02-01 19:00:00
Testing for tuberculosis 2010-02-01 19:00:00
National Medicines Symposium 2010 to help pharmacists keep up with the changing medicines environment 2010-01-27 19:00:00
Bilingual health professionals needed for radio spots 2010-01-25 19:00:00
Asia-Pacific scholarship on offer to attend the Australian 2010 National Medicines Symposium 2010-01-13 19:00:00
Independent review of new Parkinson’s medicine 2010-01-13 19:00:00
Health professionals warned about risks of quinine 2010-01-05 19:00:00
Mixing medicines, alcohol and sun can be a recipe for trouble 2009-12-22 19:00:00
Think about your medicines as you prepare for the holidays 2009-12-16 19:00:00
General practice keen to improve prescribing practice 2009-12-14 19:00:00
Managing urinary incontinence in primary care 2009-12-08 19:00:00
New resources to help address pain management issues 2009-12-03 19:00:00
New pain management diary for Australians with arthritis 2009-12-03 00:00:00
Ear infections in children don't always need antibiotics 2009-12-02 19:00:00
Consumers advised to use mouthwashes with care 2009-12-01 19:00:00
Flying and thrombosis: preventing blood clots in travellers at high risk 2009-12-01 19:00:00
RU486, flying and thromboembolism, and other articles in Australian Prescriber 2009-12-01 19:00:00
Push for complementary medicines to be in all medical, pharmacy curricula 2009-11-24 19:00:00
R U OK with your medicines? 2009-11-24 19:00:00
Finding Evidence – Recognising Hype: new online learning program 2009-11-23 19:00:00
National Medicines Symposium 2010: registration and call for abstracts 2009-11-20 19:00:00
New DVD explains medicines use issues for type 2 diabetes patients 2009-11-16 19:00:00
New DVD explains medicines use issues for type 2 diabetes patients 2009-11-16 19:00:00
New type 2 diabetes educational resources launched on World Diabetes Day 2009-11-14 19:00:00
Get to know your medicines campaign wins National Multicultural Marketing Award 2009-11-03 19:00:00
Identifying symptoms and treating anxiety 2009-11-02 19:00:00
Tips for finding reliable health information sources on the web 2009-10-30 19:00:00
What health professionals can do on World Stroke Day 2009-10-29 19:00:00
Take action to manage your symptoms on World Menopause Day 2009-10-15 19:00:00
Russell Edwards reappointed to the NPS Board 2009-10-13 19:00:00
Supporting outreach pharmacists across Australia 2009-10-13 19:00:00
Critical dose medicines and brand substitution: issues with anti-epileptic drugs 2009-10-12 15:00:00
Cough and cold medicines can cause serious side effects in young children 2009-10-01 19:00:00
Extended prescribing rights, cough and cold medicines and managing anaemia in chronic kidney disease in the October edition of Australian Prescriber 2009-10-01 19:00:00
Lessons from extended prescribing rights in the UK 2009-10-01 19:00:00
The way forward for medicines use at the end of life 2009-09-25 19:00:00
Promoting safe medicines use on RUOK? Day 2009-09-21 19:00:00
Better use of medicines needed in palliative and end-of-life care 2009-09-10 19:00:00
Get to know your medicines: ask your pharmacist! 2009-09-04 19:00:00
Forget the colour, shape or brand: it’s the active ingredient that counts 2009-08-23 19:00:00
Strong interest demonstrates value of prescribing data project 2009-08-20 19:00:00
Counting down to a good night's sleep 2009-08-17 11:00:00
CT scans, hepatitis B and the US health system: all in the August Australian Prescriber 2009-08-05 19:00:00
Medicines and markets: will the US turn to Australia’s model? 2009-08-05 19:00:00
The high cost of inappropriate use of CT scans 2009-08-05 19:00:00
Menopause: how to choose the best treatment for you 2009-08-04 19:00:00
Managing menopause effectively – perception vs reality 2009-08-03 19:00:00
NPS RADAR reviews rivaroxaban 2009-07-31 19:00:00
Get to know your medicines calendar wins Multicultural ‘Best Resource’ Award 2009-07-29 19:00:00
Warning to consumers about recreational use of medicines 2009-07-29 19:00:00
Professional development opportunities during National Diabetes Week 2009-07-09 19:00:00
Teach your patients about their medicines to avoid misadventure 2009-07-08 19:00:00
First national survey to get snapshot of medicines use 2009-07-06 19:00:00
Help prevent global antibiotic resistance: only take it if you need it 2009-06-29 19:00:00
Managing patient expectations of antibiotics 2009-06-29 19:00:00
Review finds errors occurring at all stages of medication process 2009-06-09 19:00:00
Rapid tests for diagnosing influenza 2009-06-01 19:00:00
Simple measures prevent travel sickness in children 2009-06-01 19:00:00
Climate change will directly impact on infectious diseases in Australia 2009-06-01 00:00:00
Managing acute postoperative pain in hospital 2009-05-29 19:00:00
Updated antiviral guidelines and rapid tests for diagnosing influenza 2009-05-28 19:00:00
Pharmacy Practice Review – improving quality care 2009-05-20 19:00:00
New medicine evaluation tools for aged care facilities 2009-05-15 19:00:00
Funding boost acknowledges importance of quality use of medicines 2009-05-12 22:00:00
Top tips to safely manage your medicines 2009-05-06 00:00:00
Antiviral guidelines and rapid tests for diagnosing influenza available on NPS website 2009-05-05 19:00:00
Use antivirals only in confirmed or suspected cases of swine influenza 2009-04-30 19:00:00
Prescribers urged to use accurate, independent information sources 2009-04-20 19:00:00
New brochure available with translated medicines information 2009-04-15 19:00:00
NPS urges judicious use of Proton Pump Inhibitors 2009-04-15 19:00:00
Discuss pramipexole for restless leg syndrome with patients 2009-04-03 19:00:00
Feedback sought on medicines issues in palliative care paper 2009-04-03 19:00:00
Balancing botulinum benefits and risks 2009-04-01 00:00:00
Glucose control in diabetes - how low should you go? 2009-04-01 00:00:00
Pertussis immunisation boosters important for all 2009-04-01 00:00:00
Whooping cough boosters to protect all 2009-04-01 00:00:00
NPS RADAR reviews venlafaxine metabolite 2009-03-27 19:00:00
Avoid further costs by taking your medicine as prescribed 2009-03-19 19:00:00
Highest quality complementary medicines resources identified 2009-03-16 19:00:00
11th Evaluation Report demonstrates value of NPS 2009-03-12 19:00:00
Get to know your medicines with the NPS Medicine Name Finder 2009-03-12 19:00:00
Translated generic medicines brochure available for pharmacy customers 2009-03-09 19:00:00
Be aware of limitations in clinical software systems 2009-03-02 19:00:00
Prevent stroke by using optimal antithrombotic therapy 2009-02-19 19:00:00
Generic medicines messages target Chinese and Italian communities 2009-02-05 19:00:00
A clear explanation of prescription pricing 2009-02-02 19:00:00
Drugs of little use in treating dementia 2009-02-02 19:00:00
Who is behind the medicines information on the internet? 2009-02-02 19:00:00
Information about prescribing antidepressants in children 2009-01-21 00:00:00
NPS reaches out to remote pharmacists 2009-01-16 00:00:00
Generic medicines messages target Chinese and Italian communities 2009-01-13 00:00:00
Generic medicines ancillary label here to stay 2009-01-05 00:00:00
NPS recommendations on natural, alternative and complementary medicine information 2008-12-11 00:00:00
NPS RADAR helps prescribers navigate decision-making 2008-12-08 00:00:00
Information for consumers about new treatments added to the PBS 2008-12-04 10:18:00
Side effects warning about varenicline (Champix) 2008-12-04 00:00:00
Fast, accessible complementary medicine information needed 2008-12-02 18:55:00
More information needed about complementary medicines 2008-12-02 00:00:00
New NPS patient resource on infective endocarditis - Trade 2008-12-01 18:00:00
Chronic kidney disease common but under-treated 2008-12-01 16:54:00
Lifestyle messages timely for hypertension patients 2008-12-01 14:56:00
Managing your blood pressure over the holiday season 2008-12-01 14:26:00
New NPS patient resource on infective endocarditis 2008-12-01 01:30:00
Hypnotic hazards of z-drugs immeasurable 2008-11-26 00:00:00
Medication management website for nurses 2008-11-24 00:00:00
Complementary medicine use: first findings from NPS survey 2008-11-19 00:00:00
NPS findings on attitudes towards complementary medicines 2008-11-18 00:00:00
Best practice drug use in aged care 2008-11-17 14:30:00
Nurses to help improve pain management in aged care facilities 2008-11-17 00:00:00
Generics tool kit products available to order 2008-11-14 19:17:01
Local workshops to help seniors understand their medicines 2008-11-14 00:00:00
Generic medicines are an equal choice 2008-11-06 16:30:01
Caring for carers...medicine resources make lives easier 2008-10-27 10:00:00
NPS welcomes new board member 2008-10-27 06:00:00
Compounding standards on their way? 2008-10-24 19:00:00
Seniors Week sessions aim to decrease medicine problems 2008-10-24 19:00:00
Clinical e-Audit available for reviewing patients with type 2 diabetes 2008-10-22 00:00:00
NPS Generic Medicines Campaign 2008-10-20 00:00:00
Generic medicines campaign wins national PR award 2008-10-15 11:25:01
Helping Chinese and Italian-speaking seniors minimise medicines risks 2008-10-14 06:01:01
Lowering cholesterol with or without medicine = big health benefit 2008-10-13 15:50:00
Last chance to take part! NPS Diabetes Pharmacy Practice Review 2008-10-10 10:00:01
Treating dementia - drug therapy not the answer 2008-10-09 00:00:00
Australian Prescriber Trade Media Alert: PET scans in oncology; lowering cholesterol and ADHD in children 2008-10-08 08:30:00
Many factors to consider getting treatment right for ADHD 2008-10-07 16:00:00
New Board Member: Debbie Rigby joins NPS 2008-09-23 06:01:01
National Prescribing Service wins Gold Quill award, New York 2008-09-11 00:00:00
Get to know your medicines campaign for mulitcultural seniors 2008-09-10 00:00:00
Consumer media alert: Spring 2008 edition of Australian Prescriber 2008-09-02 00:00:00
Trade media alert: Spring 2008 edition of Australian Prescriber 2008-09-02 00:00:00
Depression: help is at hand to treat it and beat it 2008-08-11 00:00:00
New drug for type 2 diabetes: is it as good? 2008-08-11 00:00:00
Zolpidem (Stilnox) and insomnia management – NPS info for prescribers and patients 2008-08-11 00:00:00
Got a cold? No pill will cure that ill 2008-08-05 00:00:00
Our antibiotic “addiction” is not helping our children fight their colds 2008-08-04 00:00:00
Type 2 diabetes and depression medicines – new but right for you? 2008-08-04 00:00:00
Women taking epilepsy medicines advised: plan early for pregnancy 2008-07-16 15:00:00
Minimising birth defect risk for pregnant women with epilepsy 2008-07-16 00:00:00
Type 2 diabetes: an important health care topic for new-look NPS pharmacy activity 2008-07-11 00:00:00
Complementary therapies - jury is out on cold prevention 2008-07-09 00:00:00
Common colds: Green snot = good! Sorting facts from fiction 2008-07-01 00:00:00
Good hygiene not pills the best way of avoiding a cold 2008-06-24 00:00:00
Kids and common colds: try non-medicine treatments 2008-06-24 00:00:00
National Prescribing Service wins Gold Quill award, New York 2008-06-23 00:00:00
Analgesics for children: benefits and harms 2008-06-10 00:00:00
Pain relief for children: check the dose 2008-06-10 00:00:00
When it comes to pain relief for children, check the dose 2008-06-10 00:00:00
New-look NPS pharmacy review improves health by building rapport 2008-06-04 00:00:00
Keep an eye on quit-smoking patients using varenicline 2008-05-22 00:00:00
Quit smoking medicine: new study notes more side effects 2008-05-22 00:00:00
Medicines and money: saving the family budget 2008-05-21 00:00:00
Aboriginal health workers central to Award winning project 2008-05-16 00:00:00
Old drugs, new tricks – pharmacy magazine column wins national award 2008-05-16 00:00:00
Patients are the winners in National Quality Use of Medicines Awards 2008-05-16 00:00:00
Quality medicines use a Vital Health topic 2008-05-16 00:00:00
Sydney Uni student wins the weigh-in for quality medicines use 2008-05-16 00:00:00
War veterans’ program wins national award for improving health 2008-05-16 00:00:00
Women delay perinatal depression help, to avoid medicines 2008-04-22 19:00:00
Popular ear drops and complications risk? 2008-04-21 19:00:00
NPS audit reveals positive prescribing practices in hospitals 2008-04-18 19:00:00
New osteoporosis medicine information for consumers 2008-04-10 19:00:00
Opportunity for drug-free intervention in perinatal depression 2008-04-09 19:00:00
Nurses urged to take 'DUE care' in medication management 2008-03-03 00:00:00
Taking the lead in best practice use of drugs in aged care 2008-03-03 00:00:00
NPS clarifies issues related to Stilnox, a brand of zolpidem 2008-02-22 00:00:00
NPS campaign needs volunteer health presenters to commit this month! 2008-02-15 00:00:00
2008 National QUM Awards 2008-02-06 00:00:00
Neurocognitive effects of chemotherapy 2008-02-04 00:00:00
One eye drop or two? 2008-02-04 00:00:00
Australian Nurse Practitioner Association latest NPS member 2008-01-25 00:00:00
Monitor and support patients on varenicline 2008-01-07 00:00:00
Will power and support are key to quitting 2008-01-04 00:00:00
NPS issues new fact sheet on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw 2007-12-16 00:00:00
NPS issues new fact sheet on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw 2007-12-14 00:00:00
New safety information about glitazones in NPS RADAR 2007-12-12 00:00:00
New safety information about glitazones in NPS RADAR: for health professionals 2007-12-12 00:00:00
More GPs embracing Quality Use Medicines 2007-11-14 00:00:00
Consumer reluctance to use generic medicines unwarranted 2007-11-08 00:00:00
Don't ignore medicines side effects 2007-11-02 00:00:00
New prescribers to benefit from QUM programs 2007-10-26 00:00:00
Consumer reluctance to use generic medicines unwarranted 2007-10-23 00:00:00
When switching brands isn't recommended 2007-10-09 00:00:00
When switching brands isn't recommended 2007-10-09 00:00:00
When switching to a generic medicine isn’t recommended 2007-10-09 00:00:00
Generic medicines are an equal choice: NPS 2007-09-16 00:00:00
NPS Board elects new Chair 2007-09-04 00:00:00
Osteoporosis: you can 'break' the fracture cycle 2007-09-04 00:00:00
Lifestyle changes and post-fracture treatment can improve osteoporosis outcomes 2007-08-30 00:00:00
NPS to manage Adverse Medicines Line 2007-08-30 00:00:00
Primary School winner announced for Common colds need common sense, not antibiotics book 2007-08-30 00:00:00
50% increase in calls to Medicines Line following the recall of Prexige (Lumiracoxib) 2007-08-21 00:00:00
Upskilling the QUM connection 2007-08-21 00:00:00
NPS issues prescribing advice following lumiracoxib withdrawal 2007-08-14 00:00:00
Patients taking Prexige (lumiracoxib) urged to see their doctor 2007-08-12 00:00:00
Campaign to reduce medicines related problems important for older people 2007-08-06 00:00:00
NPS Get to Know Your Medicines national campaign launch in August aims to increase questions about medicines 2007-08-03 00:00:00
Buying medicine on the internet increases risk 2007-07-30 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone and myocardial infarction risk: NPS review 2007-07-30 00:00:00
FECCA joins NPS Member Organisations 2007-07-27 00:00:00
National Diabetes Week July 8-14: other management options 2007-07-10 00:00:00
HPV vaccine: pap smears and safe sex are still necessary 2007-07-02 00:00:00
Infants should start and finish on the same rotavirus vaccine 2007-07-02 00:00:00
Training for Aboriginal Health Workers on medicines use in asthma, hypertension and diabetes 2007-07-02 00:00:00
Vaccines listed on the National Immunisation Program reviewed in NPS RADAR 2007-07-01 00:00:00
Highest recognition for work in promoting quality use of medicines: Dr Stephen Phillips receives award for 15 years of service 2007-06-18 00:00:00
Better management of medications in hypertension is now at hand 2007-06-12 00:00:00
Medicine Update: a new information resource for consumers 2007-06-12 00:00:00
Medicine Update: a new information resource for patients 2007-06-12 00:00:00
Bipolar disorders and maintenance treatments: what's appropriate? 2007-06-04 00:00:00
June issue of Australian Prescriber out now 2007-06-04 00:00:00
Should nurses, pharmacists and physiotherapists be allowed to prescribe? 2007-06-01 00:00:00
19% increase in students using online prescribing curriculum 2007-05-14 00:00:00
Dr Ross Maxwell appointed to Board of NPS 2007-05-14 00:00:00
National forum to celebrate volunteers 2007-05-07 00:00:00
NPS supports Australia's future leaders in QUM 2007-05-03 00:00:00
Calling all health professionals 2007-04-24 00:00:00
Generic medicines vs branded medicines - Bioequivalence explained 2007-04-03 00:00:00
Medicines to prevent osteoporosis; will they help you? 2007-04-01 00:00:00
Preventing osteoporotic fractures: high risk patients most likely to benefit 2007-04-01 00:00:00
New clinical e-audits easier to use for GPs 2007-03-26 00:00:00
Generic or brand name medicine? Choosing wisely: Free information sessions during ACT Seniors Week 2007-03-06 00:00:00
Generic or brand name medicine? Choosing wisely: Free information sessions during NSW Seniors Week 2007-03-06 00:00:00
NPS Case Study goes Live! 2007-02-09 00:00:00
Warning: Use drug samples with care 2007-02-08 00:00:00
Online learning brings together health professional students 2007-02-07 00:00:00
Consumers are becoming more active in Quality Use of Medicines 2007-01-23 00:00:00
Caution needed over snake bites 2007-01-12 00:00:00
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI): get to know your medicines 2006-12-18 00:00:00
Important to plan ahead when travelling with medicines these holidays 2006-12-14 00:00:00
Russell Edwards to be appointed NPS Board Director 2006-11-30 00:00:00
NPS RADAR: direction on combination products 2006-11-29 00:00:00
Online training to support use of National In-patient Medication Chart 2006-11-29 00:00:00
Breathless not helpless! World COPD Day 15 November 2006-11-15 00:00:00
Knowing your medicines is key in diabetes management 2006-11-14 00:00:00
Medicines project to help group with worst health status in Australia 2006-10-24 00:00:00
Injunction impedes independent information 2006-10-05 00:00:00
Safety concerns with asthma drug 2006-10-05 00:00:00
Position statement on antiviral drugs in seasonal influenza 2006-10-04 00:00:00
GPs and patients to benefit from research initiative 2006-08-21 00:00:00
Ask yourself: Is it a cold or the flu? 2006-08-16 00:00:00
New Evaluation Study of GP Prescribing Software Systems 2006-08-15 00:00:00
Paracetamol remains analgesic of choice 2006-08-15 00:00:00
Paracetamol remains first choice for pain 2006-08-15 00:00:00
Benefit and risk to be balanced with new COX-2 2006-08-01 00:00:00
Illicit drugs and psychostimulant poisoning: article in Australian Prescriber. 2006-08-01 00:00:00
New COX-2: benefit and heart risk to be balanced 2006-08-01 00:00:00
Vitamin D supplement in combination – who really benefits? 2006-08-01 00:00:00
Vitamin D supplement in combination: who really benefits? 2006-08-01 00:00:00
Warning on recreational drug use and overdose 2006-08-01 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics 2006-07-20 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics 2006-07-20 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics: approach supported in recent national and international publications 2006-07-13 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics 2006-07-11 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics 2006-07-11 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics 2006-07-07 00:00:00
Use of analgesics pharmacy audit- starts September, enrol now 2006-07-07 00:00:00
Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) wins the Community Category at National QUM Awards 2006-06-09 00:00:00
NSW Cancer Institute and St Vincent's Hospital win Health Professional Category at National QUM Awards 2006-06-09 00:00:00
Tasmanian School of Pharmacy PhD student wins new Student Category at National QUM Awards 2006-06-09 00:00:00
The Pharmaceutical Alliance wins Health Industry Category at National QUM Awards 2006-06-09 00:00:00
Veterans' MATES project wins Poster Category at National QUM Awards 2006-06-09 00:00:00
Winners of National QUM Awards 2006 announced 2006-06-09 00:00:00
Information about Medicines is a Fundamental Right of consumers 2006-06-08 00:00:00
The pharmaceutical gap in priority medicines 2006-06-08 00:00:00
National Medicines Symposium 2006: 7-9 June, Canberra 2006-06-06 00:00:00
Asthma management should aim to minimise the dose of inhaled corticosteroids 2006-06-01 00:00:00
Important to plan ahead when travelling with medicines these holidays 2006-06-01 00:00:00
Dr Roger Boyd appointed new Chair of NPS 2006-05-12 00:00:00
Fat busters, surgery and lifestyle: treatment options for obesity 2006-04-18 00:00:00
NPS distills key points for medicines management of COPD 2006-04-18 00:00:00
Warning on advertising drugs directly to the public: the New Zealand experience and lessons for Australia 2006-04-03 00:00:00
Neither new nor breakthrough: NPS RADAR on Vytorin 2006-03-31 00:00:00
Neither new nor breakthrough: NPS RADAR on Vytorin 2006-03-31 00:00:00
NPS launches new GP prescribing tool 2006-03-14 00:00:00
NPS recommends caution over the use of weight loss drug Xenical 2006-03-02 00:00:00
Dyslipidaemia treatments a focus of NPS RADAR 2006-03-01 00:00:00
2006 National QUM Awards: Call for entries 2006-02-15 00:00:00
2006 National QUM Awards: Call for entries Health Professional QUM Award Category 2006-02-15 00:00:00
2006 National QUM Awards: Call for entries: Community QUM Award Category 2006-02-15 00:00:00
2006 National QUM Awards: Call for entries: Health Industry QUM Award Category 2006-02-15 00:00:00
2006 National QUM Awards: Call for entries: Media QUM Award Category 2006-02-15 00:00:00
2006 National QUM Awards: Call for entries: Student QUM Award Category 2006-02-15 00:00:00
National Medicines Symposium 2006 - Call for Abstracts closes 24 February 2006-02-10 00:00:00
Confident quality use of generics 2006-02-08 00:00:00
Children who are seizure-free may be able to stop taking antiepileptic drugs 2006-02-01 00:00:00
Effective use of antidepressants 2006-01-20 00:00:00
NPS impacts further on quality use of medicines 2006-01-19 00:00:00
Abnormal Laboratory Results 2nd Edition for health professionals 2006-01-16 00:00:00
Overuse of medicines can increase headaches 2005-12-13 00:00:00
NPS RADAR: newly released information gives a more complete drug picture 2005-11-30 00:00:00
Multicultural QUM program wins national award 2005-11-16 00:00:00
Over 50s living with diabetes 2005-11-14 00:00:00
NPS pharmacy self-audit enrolments open 2005-11-02 00:00:00
Seniors Week in WA - A great time to get to know your medicines 2005-10-20 00:00:00
Children and suicide: views on antidepressants 2005-09-27 00:00:00
Seniors Week in Queensland -A great time to get to know your medicines 2005-08-23 00:00:00
A dizzy diagnosis 2005-08-02 00:00:00
Alternative uses for antidepressants 2005-08-02 00:00:00
Do antidepressants help eating disorders? 2005-08-02 00:00:00
Is the polypill a magic bullet? 2005-08-02 00:00:00
NPS RADAR eases the pain of deciding on NSAID prescribing 2005-07-29 00:00:00
NPS RADAR eases the pain of deciding on NSAID prescribing 2005-07-29 00:00:00
Celebrate Seniors Month in the Northern Territory - A great time to get to know your medicines 2005-07-28 00:00:00
Genuine patient-centred care at risk 2005-06-08 00:00:00
Major risk of harm in popular acne drug 2005-06-08 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics 2005-05-18 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics - just ask Harvey 2005-05-18 00:00:00
Common colds need common sense, they don't need antibiotics - just ask Harvey 2005-05-18 00:00:00
Harvey closes common cold case - antibiotics are out 2005-05-18 00:00:00
Harvey closes common cold case: antibiotics are out 2005-05-18 00:00:00
Get to know your medicines: NPS launches bilingual resource for consumers 2005-04-27 00:00:00
NPS coordinates QUM program on type 2 diabetes 2005-04-27 00:00:00
Medicines Line: helping seniors get to know their medicines 2005-04-20 00:00:00
NPS coordinates QUM program on type 2 diabetes 2005-04-12 00:00:00
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI): get to know your medicines 2005-04-11 00:00:00
Hype and hypertension: selecting a treatment option 2005-04-05 00:00:00
ACT Seniors Week: A great time to get to know your medicines 2005-03-23 00:00:00
Get to know your medicines: a new national program for Chinese Australians 2005-03-23 00:00:00
Get to know your medicines: a new national program for Greek Australians 2005-03-23 00:00:00
Get to know your medicines: a new national program for Italian Australians 2005-03-23 00:00:00
Get to know your medicines: a new national program for Vietnamese Australians 2005-03-23 00:00:00
NPS makes headway in the quality use of medicines 2005-03-23 00:00:00
Victorian Seniors’ Festival - A great time to get to know your medicines 2005-03-08 00:00:00
Are you taking any medicines? 2005-03-04 00:00:00
Breathing easy: combination asthma inhalers 2005-03-04 00:00:00
Get to Know Your Medicines Kit 2005-03-04 00:00:00
Get to Know Your Medicines Kit 2005-03-04 00:00:00
Seniors’ Week a great time to get to know your medicines 2005-03-04 00:00:00
Get to know your medicines: a new multicultural initiative launched by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott MP 2005-02-08 00:00:00
Treating mild depression: your choices 2005-02-04 00:00:00


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