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.
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.
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 health and economic outcomes …
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.
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 prescribing for all …
Amitriptyline for nerve pain - NPS MedicineWise
WEBAmitriptyline is one of a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). It works on two chemicals, noradrenaline and serotonin, that are found in nerves. When amitriptyline is used to treat nerve pain, it lowers the pain signals to the brain. This helps to reduce the level of pain you experience, which can enable you to get back ...
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.
Managing rheumatoid arthritis - NPS MedicineWise
WEBRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) autoimmune condition. This means the body’s immune system, which usually fights infection, attacks the lining of the joints, causing them to become inflamed and damaged. Figure 1: Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation and damage to joints. Around 2% of the population are estimated to have RA.
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