As of 1 January 2023, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) is now responsible for several Quality Use of Medicines functions that were formerly delivered by NPS MedicineWise.

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Podcast: Mental health – building engagement with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

In this episode, Dr Caroline West speaks with GP Registrar Dr Rebecca Davison, Nurse Jamie Maney and Sarah about ways to build engagement with young people with mental health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Episode 50: Mental health – building engagement with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Celebrating our achievements

Since 1998, NPS MedicineWise has been supporting quality use of medicines to improve health decisions and health and economic outcomes in Australia.

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Podcast: All about the skin: eczema, acne and antibiotics

In this episode Dr Caroline West, medical adviser and GP speaks with Dr Li-Chuen Wong, member of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and is the head of the Dermatology Department at Children's Hospital, Westmead. They discuss the management of skin conditions like eczema and acne and the latest treatment approaches.

Episode 49: All about the skin: eczema, acne and antibiotics

Young people sharing stories of their mental health journey

Young Australians with lived experiences of mental health issues share their stories in this series of short videos.

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Acute pain management

Pain can be experienced in many different ways, from mild discomfort to severe and constant pain. There are also many different treatments for managing pain.

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Chronic kidney disease: early detection and management

Knowing who is at risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) enables targeted screening and early diagnosis. Early detection and intervention may slow or halt disease progression to avoid dialysis or kidney transplant, and reduce absolute cardiovascular risk.

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Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk

Benzodiazepines are prescription medicines that are also called sleeping pills or anti-anxiety medicines. There are well-recognised harms from taking benzodiazepines long term. These include dependence, drowsiness, dizziness and falls.

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Anticholinergic burden: the unintended consequences for older people

Improving the safe use of medicines with anticholinergic effects for older people can have a positive impact on quality of life and reduce the risk of side effects.

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Pain management hub

This hub provides access to all NPS MedicineWise resources focused on pain management. One of the goals of pain management is to reduce the effect of pain on function and quality of life.

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Health professionals

Mental health and young people: opportunities to empower and engage

A program focusing on the management of psychological distress, depression and anxiety disorders within primary care in young Australians aged 16–24 years.


Mental health and young people: opportunities to empower and engage
Mental health and young people: opportunities to empower and engage
Article

How can GPs help young people engage with treatment for mental health issues?

CPD Activities

Practical strategies to engage with young people experiencing anxiety or depression

Podcast

Episode 40: Mental health and young people: two personal stories

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For consumers

Antidepressants: 10 things you should know

Antidepressants are medicines that can be prescribed for different reasons, including to help treat some types of anxiety or depression. You might need to try more than one to find one that suits you best. If one doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t mean none will work. Talk to your doctor about what you can do.

Anxiety

Anxiety: what you need to know

Medicines

Medicine and side effects


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News

CKD – Integrating kidney health into patient care

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‘Unapproved’ medicinal cannabis: changes to prescribing pathway

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How can GPs help young people engage with treatment for mental health issues?

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Vaccination

The flu jab, explained

Medicines

Understanding biosimilars

Heart failure

How can I take an active role in managing my heart failure?

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COVID-19

Summary tables for oral antivirals and sotrovimab for COVID-19

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  February 2023

Volume 45 Issue 6

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COVID-19 oral antiviral PBS eligibility criteria update – November 2022

Changes expand access for people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 at high risk of progressing to severe disease.

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Programs

Our new and ongoing programs for healthcare professionals

   

A primary care data and quality improvement program developed and managed by NPS MedicineWise with funding support from the Australian Government Department of Health. MedicineInsight supports quality improvement in general practice, post-market surveillance of medicines, Australian health policy and primary care research.

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Enabling clinicians, consumers and healthcare stakeholders to start important conversations about tests, treatments and procedures where evidence shows they provide no benefit, or in some cases, lead to harm.

Choosing Wisely in General Practice

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Practical information, tools and resources for health professionals and staff to help improve the quality of health care and safety for patients

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Professional education

Free evidence-based and peer-reviewed activities designed to keep you up to date

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Popular tools

Medicine Finder

Find information on medicines by active ingredient or brand name

Medicines and brand names, explained

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MedicineWise App

Keep track of medicines and access important health info any time and anywhere, especially in emergencies.

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The Doctor’s Bag App

Emergency drug doses at your fingertips

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