NPS MedicineWise

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Web Name: NPS MedicineWise

WebSite: http://www.nps.org.au

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An independent peer-reviewed journal providing critical commentary on drugs and therapeutics. Timely, independent, evidence-based information on new drugs and medical tests, and changes to the PBS and MBS. Medicines Line (1300 MEDICINE) (1300 633 424) Information for consumers on prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicines. Adverse Medicine Events Line (1300 134 237) Provides consumers with a way to report and discuss adverse experiences with medicines Keep track of medicines and access important health info any time and anywhere, especially in emergencies. Independent peer-reviewed journal providing critical commentary on drugs and therapeutics for health professionals All articles All Issues Provides health professionals with timely, independent and evidence-based information All articles Up-to-date, evidence-based information about safe and wise use of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and other specialised medicines. Provides health professionals with timely, independent and evidence-based information Ongoing education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners on quality use of medicines and medical tests Practical information, tools and resources for health professionals and staff to help improve the quality of health care and safety for patients Relevant, timely and evidence-based information for Australian health professionals and consumers. See all resources View podcasts 20 years of helping Australians make better decisions about medicines, medical tests and other health technologies Webinar: Opioid prescribing: strategies for GPs to optimise chronic non-cancer pain management and minimise harms Join our panel of chronic pain experts as they discuss evidence-based approaches for managing chronic non-cancer pain and how GPs can implement these to reduce opioid-related harms. In this episode Steve Morris talks to Greg Johnson, CEO of Diabetes Australia, about the biggest challenges facing people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic, why diabetes is a ‘pandemic within a pandemic’, feedback from consumers about telehealth, and the importance of addressing mental health. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the recent changes to asthma guidelines and what this means in practice. NPS MedicineWise has a wide range of resources to help individuals, community groups and health services to promote being medicinewise. COVID-19 information to support prescribers, dispensers and healthcare consumers. This animated video from NPS MedicineWise and the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) provides information to people who may be considering taking opioids for chronic (ongoing) non-cancer pain. It’s important to keep an up-to-date list of your medicines in case you need to go into hospital unexpectedly This program outlines the changes to mild asthma management for patients aged 12 years and over announced with the release of the Australian Asthma Handbook V2.1. Asthma is a long-term (chronic) disease of the airways that can make breathing difficult. The exact cause of asthma is not known, but a proper treatment plan can help each individual manage their asthma and continue leading a healthy, active life. A primary care data and quality improvement program developed and managed by NPS MedicineWise with funding support from the Australian Government Department of Health. MedicineInsight supports quality improvement in general practice, post-market surveillance of medicines, Australian health policy and primary care research. Learn more about MedicineInsight Enabling clinicians, consumers and healthcare stakeholders to start important conversations about tests, treatments and procedures where evidence shows they provide no benefit, or in some cases, lead to harm.Choosing Wisely in General Practice Choosing Wisely Australia websiteOpen new window Providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners with evidence-based education on quality and safe use of medicines, medical tests and other technologies. A component of the program will also provide consumer resources to help improve medicines literacy within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Find out more Practical information, tools and resources for health professionals and staff to help improve the quality of health care and safety for patients Find out moreOpen new window Keep track of medicines and access important health info any time and anywhere, especially in emergencies. Find out more Reasonable care is taken to provide accurate information at the time of creation. This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should not be exclusively relied on to manage or diagnose a medical condition. NPS MedicineWise disclaims all liability (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance on or use of this information. Read our full disclaimer. This website uses cookies. Read our privacy policy. ©2020 NPS MedicineWise. We acknowledge the provision of funding from the Australian Government Department of Health to develop and maintain this website. PO Box 1147 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012Level 7, 418A Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010ABN: 61 082 034 393 Get medicines information: 1300 MEDICINE(1300 633 424) 1300 MEDICINE(1300 633 424) Calls triaged by healthdirect Australia

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NPS MedicineWise is an independent, not-for-profit, evidence-based and consumer-centred organisation, working to improve the way health technologies, medicines and medical tests are prescribed and used.

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