Prescribing Practice Reviewhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_reviewPrescribing Practice ReviewHeart failure - improving treatmentInformation on diagnosing heart failure and managing associated risk factors, along with the use of ACE inhibitors, diuretics, beta-blockers and non-drug interventions as treatment.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/heart_failureAntipsychotic therapy - benefits and harmsReviews ways to achieve the best balance of clinical benefits and adverse effects for those with a psychotic illness or behavioural symptoms of dementiahttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/balancing_benefits_harms_of_antipsychotic_therapyReduce osteoporotic fractures, build healthy bonesProvides info on preventing osteoporosis fractures, building healthy bones and identifying fracture risk by multiple interventions to the most at risk.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_54Managing lipids - Reducing CVD riskReviews early assessment of cardiovascular risk and consideration of who would benefit from a lipid-lowering drug together with lifestyle changeshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_53Better blood pressure controlReviews need to assess cardiovascular risk even in uncomplicated hypetension. Importance of using lifestyle change. Some cases may only need 1 medicine.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_52Opioids in chronic non-cancer painInformation on planning approaches when prescribing opioids for chronic non-cancer pain. Need to determine appropriate level non-invasive investigationhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_51Quitting smoking and managing stable COPDOverview of advice from health professionals to help people give up smoking. Quitting smoking can sustain airways in those with COPD or asthmahttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_50Sleep management optionsDiscusses how to avoid benzodiazepines and related drugs, use of non-drug therapies for patients with sleep problems, and how to encourage withdrawalhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_49Anxiety disordersContains information on the limited role of antidepressants for children and adolescents with anxiety. Up to 1 in 5 people presenting to primary care will have symptoms of an anxiety disorder at some pointhttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/prescribing_practice_review_48Menopause symptomsAdvice on choosing appropriate HRT regimen and how to manage adverse effects. Benefits and risks associated with managing menopausal symptomshttp://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review/current/nps_prescribing_practice_review_47