http://www.nps.org.au/homeEverything new at NPSThe 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.http://www.nps.org.au/all_events/all_events/agm2008This latest desktop software program features a new visual design and fast, intuitive feedback based on clinical data entered. It helps GPs review drug therapy and achieve target levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/about_clinical_e-audit_type_2_diabetesPharmacists wanting to purchase more prescription intake forms, ancillary labels or repeat folders that were sent out as part of the generic medicines campaign tool kit are now able to do so.http://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/media_releases/repository/generics_tool_kit_products_available_to_order2The Generic medicines are an equal choice campaign, being run by the National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS), aims to provide consumers with the evidence-based information they need to make more informed choices about their medicine usehttp://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/media_releases/repository/generic_medicines_are_an_equal_choiceDr Kay Price will begin her directorship on the board of the National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) on Monday 27 October.http://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/media_releases/repository/nps_welcomes_new_board_memberOn 27 October National Prescribing Service (NPS) will be launching its Generic medicines are an equal choice campaign, which aims to provide consumers with independent information so they can make an informed choice when it comes to generic medicines.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/campaigns/generic_medicinesNPS fact sheet about the active ingredient in medicines, including generic medicines.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/publications/factsheets/factsheets/get_to_know_your_medicines/know_the_active_ingredientFrom 1 September 2008, we are running a national campaign with Chinese and Italian speaking seniors (aged 50 +) sharing information about the risks and benefits of medicine use and how to minimise risks and use medicines safely.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/campaigns/multilingual_campaign_2008/italian_resourcesThe National Prescribing Service (NPS) and the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) work together to promote the safe and wise use of medicines with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. From 1 September 2008, we are running a national campaign with Chinese and Italian speaking seniors (aged 50 +) sharing information about the risks and benefits of medicine use and how to minimise risks and use medicines safely.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/campaigns/multilingual_campaign_2008Information about the NPS Drug Use Evaluation programs for improved patient outcomes in aged care facilities.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/drug_use_evaluation_due_programs/due_kit_for_care_homesThe following services provide additional options for contacting experts for advice about your medicines.http://www.nps.org.au/consumers/ask_an_expertInformation on the benefits of and criteria for becoming an NPS Member Organisation.http://www.nps.org.au/members_and_stakeholders/member_organisations/become_a_memberWelcome to the Stakeholders section of the NPS website. Here you can learn about our stakeholders and find resources and information on working with NPS.http://www.nps.org.au/members_and_stakeholders/stakeholdersThe quality of a child’s relationships and their diet are now known to be minor risk factors for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, biological factors, including genetics, are significant so many factors must be considered before treatment can begin.http://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/media_releases/repository/many_factors_to_consider_getting_treatment_right_for_adhdListing 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.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/activities/case_studiesSummary of the fourth national survey of pharmacists undertaken by the National Prescribing Service.http://www.nps.org.au/research_and_evaluation/publications/reports/ph_survey_4_execSummary of the sixth national survey of general practitioners (GPs) undertaken by the National Prescribing Service.http://www.nps.org.au/research_and_evaluation/publications/reports/NatGPSurvey2008ExecSummaryManaging neuropathic pain is challenging whatever the cause. Only half of those treated with drug therapy gain partial pain relief. Prescribers are faced with an array of drugs with varying efficacy and often troublesome adverse effects.http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news/current/nps_news_60/nps_news_60Review of Information Resources for Complementary Medicineshttp://www.nps.org.au/research_and_evaluation/research/current_research/complementary_medicines/review_of_info_resourcesShort summary of background, parties involved and stages of the research project “Complementary Medicines: Information Use and Needs of Consumers and Health Professionals”.http://www.nps.org.au/research_and_evaluation/research/current_research/complementary_medicinesWhat NPS can offer rural and remote communities – what they can do, articles they might find interestinghttp://www.nps.org.au/consumers/our_work_with_communities/rural_and_remote_communitiesThe 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 QUMhttp://www.nps.org.au/research_and_evaluation/research/current_research/QUMforNursePractitionersAustralia’s largest, most credible, independent source of information about medicines, the National Prescribing Service Ltd has a new Board member: Ms Debbie Rigby, a Brisbane-based consultant clinical pharmacisthttp://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/media_releases/repository/new_board_member_debbie_rigby_joins_npsThe 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.http://www.nps.org.au/members_and_stakeholders/member_organisations/member_update/member_update_asset_listing/pdf/member_update_september_2008Describes roles, responsibilities and relationhsips of the position, plus the skills and experience required. Includes a form to apply online.http://www.nps.org.au/careers/positions_vacant/positions/community_quality_use_of_medicines/senior_program_evaluation_officerOne in five Australians will suffer depression – but getting help early can be the key to a faster, fuller recovery and better healthhttp://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/media_releases/repository/depression_medicinetalk_medicine_update_augustTo help prescribers and pharmacists counsel patients concerned about the sleep-related adverse effects associated with zolpidem (Stilnox), the National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) has today released a position statement on the drug and sleep-related behaviourshttp://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/media_releases/repository/zolpidem_stilnox_info_for_prescribersThe 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.http://www.nps.org.au/members_and_stakeholders/member_organisations/member_update/member_update_asset_listing/pdf/july_2008_updateCommon colds can make you feel lousy, but do you actually know what causes them? On this site you will find useful tips for prevention and treatment of the common cold for journalists and other media.http://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/campaigns/ccncsNPS has attracted a strong team of qualified and committed people working in our Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra offices.http://www.nps.org.au/news_and_media_home/background_for_media/staff_biographies