NPS MedicineWise programs

bDMARDs

Making safe and wise decisions about biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and other specialised medicines


bDMARDs are a class of medicine that have made a significant improvement in the management of chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and chronic dermatological conditions. These biological medicines are part of the fastest‐growing sector of the pharmaceutical market. This is an increasingly complex area for consumers, specialists and pharmacists to navigate.

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MedicineInsight

Improving clinical practice and health outcomes for Australia


MedicineInsight is a quality improvement program developed and managed by NPS MedicineWise with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health. MedicineInsight allows GPs to reflect on their own patterns of prescribing and patient care, and compare these with other GPs in their practice. These can be benchmarked at local, regional and national levels. Participating practices are offered customised quality improvement activities that support alignment with best practice and identify key areas for improvement.

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Quality improvement in general practice

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


Quality improvement (QI) involves making changes to your practice to achieve optimal safety and health outcomes for patients.

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Choosing Wisely Australia

A national conversation about reducing unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures. More is not always better when it comes to healthcare


Choosing Wisely Australia® is part of a global healthcare initiative to improve the safety and quality of healthcare.

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