NPS MedicineWise
WEBMedicineInsight is a primary care data program that supports quality improvement in general practice, post-market surveillance of medicines, Australian health policy and primary care research. MedicineInsight news, resources, and the register of project outputs can be accessed on the new page at SafetyandQuality.gov.au.
Medicine Finder: Search medicine by active ingredient or brand …
WEBMedicine Finder: Learn more about many types of medicines that are prescribed or recommended for treatment. Learn more about getting the most from your medicines.
About us - NPS MedicineWise
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · About us. NPS MedicineWise was established in 1998 as the National Prescribing Service (NPS) Limited. Through two decades of continuous national leadership and services provided in the health sector, NPS MedicineWise committed to supporting quality use of medicines to improve health decisions and …
Consumer information about medicines and medical tests. - NPS …
WEBGiving medicines to kids. Three short videos from NPS MedicineWise and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network give practical tips for parents and carers giving medicine to children this winter cold and flu season.
Consumer medicine information (CMI) explained - NPS …
WEBFeb 19, 2017 · Medicines Line - 1300 MEDICINE (1300 633 424) Consumer medicine information (CMI) is designed to inform you about prescription and pharmacist-only medicines. CMI leaflets are written by pharmaceutical companies, who have to follow government guidelines about what to include and ensure their information is accurate, unbiased and easy to understand.
Prescribing Competencies Framework - NPS MedicineWise
WEBApr 26, 2021 · The Prescribing Competencies Framework describes the competencies that health professionals require to prescribe medicines judiciously, appropriately, safely and effectively in the Australian healthcare system. NPS MedicineWise recognises the ongoing need for, and value of, a consistent and standard approach to …
For health professionals - NPS MedicineWise
WEBBenzodiazepine 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.
Blood pressure - NPS MedicineWise
WEBPersistently high blood pressure (BP) is a major modifiable risk factor for stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). To account for the large number of possible risk factors and the potential interplay between them, local and international guidelines for primary CVD prevention base management on absolute CVD risk rather than targeting isolated risk …
Managing your medicines - NPS MedicineWise
WEBKeeping a Medicines List. Disposing of unused medicines. About 2 in 5 Australians aged 50 and older, and 2 in 3 Australians aged 75 and older, take five or more medicines every day. Compared to those using fewer medicines, older Australians who take five or more medicines a day are twice as likely to report a side effect or other medicine problem.
Resources - NPS MedicineWise
WEBPodcasts. Dr Kate Annear, medical adviser and GP, NPS MedicineWise speaks with Dan and Jody who have a lived experience with chronic kidney disease. They discuss the resources they have found helpful, and advice they have for health professionals and for consumers in making this journey easier for others. Further reading.