After 24 years championing the quality use of medicines in Australia, the NPS MedicineWise Board has made the difficult decision to cease the company’s operations at the end of 2022.

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.

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

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

Immunoglobulin products provide critical therapy for people with immunodeficiencies and autoimmune conditions.

On this page you will find evidence-based resources to support consumers and health professionals to make safe and wise decisions about using immunoglobulins.

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.

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.

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.

This site provides essential information for health workers in regional, remote and rural settings. It includes​ links to:​ legislation and guidelines for states and territories; ​​prescribing and procurement tools; ​online learning, CPD opportunities and remote area health manuals; and ​consumer resources and links to cultural support across all states and territories.

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.

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.