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News & Media

2009-01-05 00:00:00
Generic medicines ancillary label here to stay
(Media Release)
The new ancillary label designed as part of the Generic medicines are an equal choice campaign is to be included as an alternate label 15 in the 21st edition of the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook.

2008-12-11 00:00:00
NPS recommendations on natural, alternative and complementary medicine information
(Media Release)
Recommendations have been made to Government following research conducted by the National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS) into the complementary medicine* information needs and uses of consumers, GPs and pharmacists.

2008-12-08 00:00:00
NPS RADAR helps prescribers navigate decision-making
(Media Release)
Prescribers considering use of zoledronic acid (Aclasta) once-yearly infusion in patients who have osteoporosis will need to weigh up the possible benefits against the relative lack of experience with this drug in osteoporosis.

2008-12-04 10:18:00
Information for consumers about new treatments added to the PBS
(Media Release)
New medicines recently added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for osteoporosis and pain relief are reviewed in the latest edition of the National Prescribing Service's Medicine Update.

2008-12-02 18:55:00
Fast, accessible complementary medicine information needed
(Media Release)
GPs and pharmacists want central information resources on complementary medicines they can access through the internet or prescribing/dispensing software, according to the latest findings from research conducted by the National Prescribing Service Ltd

Consumers

2009-01-07 00:00:00
NPS factsheets on medicines issues
(Factsheet - Consumer)
Complete list of NPS factsheets, for practical information on specific topics related to managing your medicines, and on medicine issues that arise in the public health area.

2008-12-16 00:00:00
Medimate brochure: Macedonian (За лекарства без грешки)
(Brochure)
Brochure in Macedonian to assist consumers to find, understand and use information about medicines.

2008-12-16 00:00:00
Generic medicines: information & resources for consumers
(Topic Overview)
Accurate, balanced, evidence-based patient information and resources on non-brand name (generic) medicines for consumers. Drug information subjects include bioequivalence, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, prescribed drugs, administration & dosage

2008-12-01 00:00:00
Zoledronic acid (Aclasta) for osteoporosis
(Medicines Update - Consumer Publication)
Zoledronic acid (Aclasta) is a new treatment for osteoporosis that is used only once a year, and is given through a drip into a vein. It is an effective treatment for osteoporosis.

2008-12-01 00:00:00
Tramadol for pain
(Medicines Update - Consumer Publication)
Tramadol is a painkiller prescribed by your doctor. In general, it should not be taken instead of paracetamol or aspirin without good reason, as it has more side effects.

Health Professionals

2008-12-23 00:00:00
Antidepressants in children
(Topic Overview)
Accurate, balanced, evidence-based information, resources and educational activities on depression and antidepressants for health professionals.

2008-12-04 00:00:00
Generic medicines pharmacy tool kit
(Kit - Pharmacy Assistants,Tool - Health Professional)
The aim of the generic medicines pharmacy tool kit is to support best practice in community pharmacies when discussing generic medicines with consumers. The kit was developed in consultation with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, practising community pharmacists and consumers.

2008-12-01 00:00:00
NPS RADAR December 2008
(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.

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.

2008-12-01 00:00:00
NPS News 61: Topical issues in dermatology
(NPS News - Health Professional Publication)
Explores the place of topical therapies in managing the diverse conditions of solar keratoses, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and superficial fungal infections.

Members & Stakeholders

2008-12-10 00:00:00
2007-08 NPS Annual Report
(Web page)
National Prescribing Service (NPS) annual reports, past and present.

2008-10-08 00:00:00
Becoming an NPS member organisation
(Web page)
Information on the benefits of and criteria for becoming an NPS Member Organisation.

2008-10-08 00:00:00
NPS stakeholders
(Web page)
Welcome to the Stakeholders section of the NPS website. Here you can learn about our stakeholders and find resources and information on working with NPS.

2008-09-12 00:00:00
NPS Member Update: September 2008
(Member Update - Member & Stakeholder Publication)
The NPS Member Update September 2008 includes, among other things, information about the national GP survey, the NPS refunding submission and 10-year plan, the NPS AGM and Members Planning Day, the Generic medicines, Multilingual and Common colds campaigns, and the latest NPS publications.

2008-07-25 00:00:00
NPS Member Update: July 2008
(Member Update - Member & Stakeholder Publication)
The NPS Member Update July 2008 includes, among other things, information about the Generic medicines and Common colds campaigns, the Acute Postoperative Pain Project, new and emerging prescriber projects and complementary medicines research.

Research & Evaluation

2008-12-11 00:00:00
Complementary Medicines: Information Use and Needs of Australian Consumers
(Research Report - Research & Evaluation publication)
A short summary of research project: Information Use and Needs of Complementary Medicine Users

2008-12-11 00:00:00
Complementary Medicines: Information Use and Needs of Australian Health Professionals
(Research Report - Research & Evaluation publication)
A summary of research: Complementary medicine information use and needs of health professionals

2008-10-01 08:48:28
NPS National Pharmacist Survey no. 4
(Evaluation Report - Research & Evaluation publication)
Summary of the fourth national survey of pharmacists undertaken by the National Prescribing Service.

2008-10-01 08:38:35
NPS National GP Survey 2008: executive summary
(Evaluation Report - Research & Evaluation publication)
Summary of the sixth national survey of general practitioners (GPs) undertaken by the National Prescribing Service.

2008-09-29 00:00:00
QUM for nurse practitioners
(Research Report - Research & Evaluation publication)
The new program will provide nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner candidates with flexible ongoing education to ensure standards of practice are maintained within the principles of QUM

Events

2008-11-21 00:00:00
Annual General Meeting and Members Planning Day 2008
(Event)
The annual Members Planning Day will immediately follow the Annual General Meeting. Members are asked to mark this date in their diaries. Further details will be communicated in the coming months.

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