3 March 2021
100th Australian Prescriber podcast features updated COVID-19 vaccine information
25 February 2021
Abstracts now open for NMS 2021 and the Choosing Wisely Australia National Meeting
23 February 2021
NPS MedicineWise welcomes three new directors with broad skills and experience
11 February 2021
New changes to prescriptions highlight the active ingredient in your medicine
1 February 2021
February 2021 edition of Australian Prescriber out now
1 February 2021
Is it time to stop using statistical significance?
1 February 2021
Being medicinewise with medicinal cannabis
20 January 2021
Active ingredient prescribing: what health professionals need to know about new regulations from 1 February
14 January 2021
Will your medicines survive the Western Australian heatwave?
16 December 2020
Keeping rheumatoid arthritis in check – start early to save your joints
7 December 2020
A medicine can only help if you take it – increasing anticoagulant safety at emergency department discharge
7 December 2020
Opioids the hot medication safety topic: National Medicines Symposium 2020
7 December 2020
How do we rise to the challenge of medication safety? National Medicines Symposium 2020
4 December 2020
Motivational interviewing skills front and centre in new opioids video series
3 December 2020
Program preview: National Medicines Symposium 2020 - Where global and national health priorities intersect
3 December 2020
Limited role of medicines in autism
2 December 2020
New ‘take-as-needed’ options to treat mild asthma
2 December 2020
Managing pain after surgery – make sure you have a plan
1 December 2020
December 2020 edition of Australian Prescriber out now
1 December 2020
HIV diagnoses fall as Australians embrace pre-exposure prophylaxis but challenges remain
23 November 2020
NPS MedicineWise program supports aged care nurses and pharmacists
18 November 2020
NPS MedicineWise thanks Rosemary Bryant for 3 years on the board
3 November 2020
New resources to support down-titration of b/tsDMARDs
28 October 2020
Speakers announced for virtual National Medicines Symposium 2020
26 October 2020
Addressing challenges in aged care through collaboration
15 October 2020
COVID-19 testing explained
13 October 2020
PBS Practice Review – The role of bDMARDs in the management of rheumatoid arthritis
7 October 2020
GP practice data is informing policy and research to improve health outcomes
1 October 2020
October 2020 edition of Australian Prescriber out now
1 October 2020
Opioid prescribing in dentistry – is there a problem?
1 October 2020
What’s the latest in migraine management?
30 September 2020
Rise to the medication safety challenge at the virtual National Medicines Symposium 2020
29 September 2020
The highs and lows of medicinal cannabis
28 September 2020
NPS MedicineWise thanks Debbie Rigby for 12 years’ service
17 September 2020
Vitamin D is important for health but doesn’t prevent COVID-19
11 September 2020
Know the active ingredient(s) in your medicine
10 September 2020
Trusted relationships help culturally and linguistically diverse communities be medicinewise: new podcast episode
9 September 2020
New asthma guidelines – what’s changed? Free webinar for health professionals
26 August 2020
Nothing to sneeze at – prevent hay fever before it arrives
18 August 2020
People with autoimmune diseases: keep taking your meds during the pandemic
13 August 2020
Are you Choosing Wisely during the pandemic? New podcast episode out today
5 August 2020
Why you shouldn’t go looking for COVID-19 medicines
27 July 2020
Update your medicines list now – you’ll need it if you go to hospital
1 July 2020
Medicinal cannabis: what you need to know
29 June 2020
What do COVID-19 tests tell us?
25 June 2020
The COVID spotlight is on dexamethasone, but it’s not for everybody
22 June 2020
New RADAR article on new and amended PBS opioid listings
18 June 2020
Learn about opioids before you start taking them: new NPS MedicineWise survey findings
12 June 2020
Virtual education boost during the COVID-19 pandemic
11 June 2020
NPS MedicineWise partners with National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce
5 June 2020
Judy Gregurke appointed to NPS MedicineWise board
2 June 2020
June 2020 edition of Australian Prescriber out now
27 May 2020
NPS MedicineWise and CHF partnership reinforces the primacy of consumers in healthcare
25 May 2020
Opportunity for GPs to reflect on requests for lower gastrointestinal imaging
19 May 2020
Blood pressure medicines during COVID-19? Take them as usual!
8 May 2020
Rushing for COVID cures: will we repeat the mistakes from past pandemics?
30 April 2020
The COVID-19 question for World Asthma Day: Is your child’s asthma under control?
28 April 2020
New evidence summary on hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19
22 April 2020
Ethical prescribing: Hydroxychloroquine for family and friends during COVID-19?
16 April 2020
Do your bit! Your flu vaccination can help reduce the burden on our healthcare system
15 April 2020
GP asthma Practice Review – reflection is as important as ever
14 April 2020
Virtual educational visits now available from NPS MedicineWise
8 April 2020
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 – we don't know if it is safe or if it works
2 April 2020
How to be medicinewise with ibuprofen in times of COVID-19
1 April 2020
April 2020 edition of Australian Prescriber out now
1 April 2020
Dental pain – what you can do before you see the dentist
1 April 2020
Faecal transplants – what they can and cannot treat
25 March 2020
Update your medicines list now – you’ll need it if you go to hospital
9 March 2020
Using your regular medicines in the times of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
26 February 2020
Paediatric asthma: NPS MedicineWise breathing new life into diagnosis and management
18 February 2020
New support while tapering opioids
18 February 2020
Seek your own route to professional happiness to make a difference
18 February 2020
GPs are changing their opioid prescribing
18 February 2020
Don’t miss your chance to rise to the medication safety challenge: Abstracts closing for NMS 2020 and Choosing Wisely Australia National Meeting
6 February 2020
Giving medicines to children: NPS MedicineWise videos appearing on screens across the health sector
3 February 2020
NPS MedicineWise winding up subsidiary VentureWise
3 February 2020
February 2020 edition of Australian Prescriber out now
3 February 2020
National Medicines Policy 2.0 – fit for a new healthcare landscape
3 February 2020
Shingles vaccination in Australia – people are missing out
3 February 2020
Abstracts now open for NMS 2020 and the Choosing Wisely Australia National Meeting
29 January 2020
Make medicines part of your back to school planning
13 January 2020
Take care of your medicines during the fire crisis
19 December 2019
Treating pain and fever in kids, antidepressants, and medicines for nerve pain: Our top 10 topics for 2019
16 December 2019
Supporting the best use of precious immunoglobulin products
5 December 2019
It’s smoke season – time to review your asthma plan
3 December 2019
People should not always expect a medicine when they go to their doctor
2 December 2019
Drugs, driving high and the risk of a crash
2 December 2019
Think you’re allergic to penicillin? Maybe not any more
2 December 2019
December edition of Australian Prescriber out now
25 November 2019
Travelling with medicines – read this before you leave
20 November 2019
National Prescribing Curriculum the highest ranked open access resource
20 November 2019
NPS MedicineWise CEO Steve Morris honoured with SHPA’s Fred J Boyd Award for 2019
19 November 2019
Much-needed opioids guide addresses information gap for patients
14 November 2019
Antibiotics may be overused in aged care in Australia
13 November 2019
Opportunity for GPs to reflect on their opioid prescribing
31 October 2019
The pill – what are young Australians asking about contraception?
24 October 2019
New GP report shows common medical conditions and treatments
21 October 2019
Nothing to sneeze at – spring hay fever is here
3 October 2019
Pain and opioids and the bigger picture
1 October 2019
October edition of Australian Prescriber out now
1 October 2019
Changing antipsychotics – how to choose the best treatment
25 September 2019
Thyroid disease: challenges in primary care addressed in new program for GPs
23 September 2019
New Pharmacy Practice Review on opioids aims to reduce harms from long term use
17 September 2019
A new approach to support specialist prescribing of bDMARDs
5 September 2019
Joint and muscle pain creams – all your questions answered
20 August 2019
The language of medicines has different accents in multilingual communities
19 August 2019
Be Medicinewise Week 2019: Why every Australian should record the medicines they are taking
16 August 2019
Be Medicinewise Week: online media briefing
15 August 2019
Be Medicinewise Week: getting to know the language of medicines
12 August 2019
Media alert – upcoming diary date: Be Medicinewise Week
9 August 2019
Tips for giving medicine to children safely: don’t mix with juice or bake in a cupcake
1 August 2019
August edition of Australian Prescriber out now
1 August 2019
Blood pressure – when to treat and how low should you go?
1 August 2019
Computerised vs paper prescribing in hospitals – more pros than cons
1 August 2019
Less bleeding and lower risk – what’s new in deep vein thrombosis treatment?
15 July 2019
Taking multiple medicines – how to stay on top of your medicines
10 July 2019
New Chair for NPS MedicineWise
6 June 2019
If you’re caring for someone who takes medicines, this app can help
3 June 2019
Effective medicines are medicines that fit into YOUR daily routine
3 June 2019
June edition of Australian Prescriber out now
3 June 2019
Psychotropic medicines and hip fractures
30 May 2019
Can I mix this with that? What people are asking about complementary medicines
30 May 2019
Australians being urged to make more informed healthcare decisions
28 May 2019
Top 5 Australian Prescriber podcasts revealed
21 May 2019
The flu shot: explained
7 May 2019
Save the date: Be Medicinewise Week this year is 19–25 August 2019
16 April 2019
Be a smart bunny with your medicines this Easter long weekend
8 April 2019
With 8.2 years to treatment, we need to reduce the anxious wait
1 April 2019
Vaccination and antivirals: tools to prevent and treat the flu
1 April 2019
April edition of Australian Prescriber out now
27 March 2019
How long does it take to work? A question Australians are asking about their medicines
20 March 2019
Using evidence-based treatments for anxiety: free webinar for health professionals
13 March 2019
Complementary medicines
7 February 2019
Anxiety: rethinking the options
4 February 2019
Are standard antibiotic courses too long?
4 February 2019
Prescribing for transgender patients
4 February 2019
February edition of Australian Prescriber out now
24 January 2019
Long weekend drinks and your medicines may be a dangerous cocktail
17 January 2019
Keep your medicines out of reach of small hands this summer 
8 January 2019
Buying medicines online can risk your health and your hip pocket
17 December 2018
Most frequent reasons why patients visit their doctor revealed in new General Practice Insights Report
12 December 2018
Patient education for helping low back pain remains backed by guidelines
12 December 2018
NPS MedicineWise welcomes Atlas of Healthcare Variation
5 December 2018
Avoid unnecessary scans, keep moving, and your low back pain will probably go away without extra treatment
3 December 2018
Perimenopausal depression – an unrecognised problem
3 December 2018
Home detox – supporting people to overcome alcohol addiction
3 December 2018
December edition of Australian Prescriber out now, including Top 10 drugs 2017–18
22 November 2018
Take your medicines as directed – dust storms forecast for NSW and ACT
16 November 2018
Common medical procedures could become life-threatening
14 November 2018
Time to stop the blame game and take antibiotic resistance seriously
12 November 2018
Australians’ knowledge of antibiotic resistance better but not enough
12 November 2018
Are you up to speed on antibiotic resistance?
29 October 2018
Being active is the best medicine for low back pain
29 October 2018
Taking action for low back pain: new NPS MedicineWise program
2 October 2018
Medicalmanagement of prostate cancermeans doubled life expectancy for some men
2 October 2018
Plenty of treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome, but diagnosis is crucial
2 October 2018
October edition of Australian Prescriber out now
22 August 2018
Side effects: a major concern for parents and carers giving medicine to children
20 August 2018
With millions taking multiple medicines, Australians are reminded to Be MedicineWise 
16 August 2018
Taking medicines for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)? 
1 August 2018
Starting, stepping down and stopping medicines: new program from NPS MedicineWise
1 August 2018
Who profits from fast-track drug approvals: patients or industry?
1 August 2018
Colic: which treatments work and which don’t?
1 August 2018
Combining anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs in coronary artery disease
1 August 2018
August edition of Australian Prescriber out now
12 June 2018
New Chief Executive for NPS MedicineWise
8 June 2018
Honorary Member appointments announced by NPS MedicineWise 
6 June 2018
National Medicines Symposium shines light on the future of personalised medicine
1 June 2018
National Medicinewise Awards recognise outstanding achievements in improving quality use of medicines
23 May 2018
Health report confirms: consumers want control of their own health data
9 May 2018
NPS MedicineWise welcomes longer term certainty of funding: budget 2018
8 May 2018
CPD session on hypertension with Professor Markus Schlaich to be hosted in Perth
7 May 2018
PHN immunisation online community launches with calls for further collaboration
12 April 2018
Rheumatoid arthritis: early diagnosis and treatment improve patient outcomes
2 March 2018
Careful questions and everyday objects – the essential tool kit to diagnose neuropathic pain
2 March 2018
Chronic pain – discomfort that lasts over three months – needs GP assessment
1 March 2018
NPS MedicineWise and American Express Openair Cinemas announce winners of national short film competition
15 February 2018
MedicineWise App updates aid transition to prescription-only codeine
14 February 2018
Applications open for NMS Asia-Pacific QUM Scholarship 2018
6 February 2018
National Medicinewise Awards: Call for entries
1 February 2018
Speakers announced for National Medicines Symposium 2018
23 January 2018
Video guidance on the five commonly asked questions about codeine changes
23 January 2018
Codeine dependency – is it more common than we think?
15 January 2018
Factsheets shine light on OTC codeine changes for non-English speaking patients
15 January 2018
Foreign language factsheets ensure CALD communities understand changes to over-the-counter codeine supply
12 December 2017
Dr Lynn Weekes to step down as CEO of NPS MedicineWise
16 November 2017
Evidence-based not-for-profit plays vital role in reducing antibiotic resistance
14 November 2017
Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis: preventing infection or increasing resistance?
13 November 2017
Survey finds Australian Millennials confused about antibiotics 
10 November 2017
Too many Australian parents expect antibiotics for their kids 
3 November 2017
Survey reveals Australians’ growing concern about Antibiotic Resistance
2 November 2017
Dr Rosemary Bryant AO appointed to NPS MedicineWise board
25 October 2017
Media centre
12 October 2017
Debbie Rigby reappointed to NPS MedicineWise board as non-executive director
6 October 2017
GPs on the front line can help lower Australia’s suicide rate
6 October 2017
Managing medicines on sick days
6 October 2017
Tailoring treatment for frail older people
6 October 2017
October edition of Australian Prescriber out now
25 September 2017
NPS MedicineWise and NCIRS announce national partnership
24 August 2017
When acute pain stays: How to prepare for chronic pain management
24 August 2017
Do you know the active ingredients in your medicines?
22 August 2017
Do you know the dangers of mixing medicines?
21 August 2017
Survey finds millions of Australians misuse their medicines
16 August 2017
Medicine misuse can happen to anyone
23 May 2017
Jennifer Morris appointed to NPS MedicineWise Board as non-executive director
10 May 2017
Improving access to innovative therapies and medicines a step in the right direction: Federal Budget 2017
3 April 2017
April edition of Australian Prescriber out now
3 April 2017
Early treatment key to success in rheumatoid arthritis
3 April 2017
Rheumatic fever rates high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
3 April 2017
Reducing hepatitis C in Australia
28 February 2017
COPD affecting 1.45 million Australians: but what is it?
28 February 2017
Cutting through the complexity: new program on COPD from NPS MedicineWise
23 February 2017
Look locally before buying overseas prescription medicines online – it could save your life and your wallet
10 February 2017
Will your medicines survive the Sydney heatwave?
1 February 2017
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now
1 February 2017
Whatever happened to the compounding pharmacists?
1 February 2017
Treating prolonged epileptic seizures in children
20 December 2016
Prescription-only codeine? Talk to your doctor about the many ways to manage pain
15 December 2016
New report: contradicting views on reasons behind unnecessary tests
5 December 2016
Top ten drugs in Australia 2015-16
5 December 2016
Iron deficiency more common than you think
17 November 2016
Antibiotics and gut health: finding the right balance
13 November 2016
Antibiotic resistance: here and now
16 May 2016
Ankle or knee injury? An X-ray may not be needed