NPS MedicineWise
Benzodiazepine 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 …
Medicine Finder: Search medicine by active ingredient or brand …
Medicine 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
Feb 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 in Australia.
Consumer information about medicines and medical tests. - NPS …
It is possible that the medicines you are taking might be causing certain symptoms, such as falls, confusion, forgetfulness, or feeling unsteady. Pain management hub for consumers. Pain interferes with many daily activities. One of the goals of pain management is to reduce the effect of pain on function and quality of life.
Consumer medicine information (CMI) explained - NPS …
Feb 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.
For health professionals - NPS MedicineWise
Benzodiazepine 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
Apr 26, 2021 · NPS MedicineWise recognises the ongoing need for, and value of, a consistent and standard approach to prescribing for all health professionals with prescribing rights. Since the publication of the original framework in 2012, prescribing rights have been extended to new professional groups. This places an onus on a broader range of health ...
Medicines for type 2 diabetes: 2022 update - NPS MedicineWise
First -line medicine options. Metformin is the usual first-choice medicine for people with type 2 diabetes. It is started either at diagnosis or after 2–3 months of lifestyle modifications depending on each patient’s clinical circumstances. 1, 2, 4, 6 Metformin has been shown to reduce diabetes- related complications and all-cause mortality ...
Blood pressure - NPS MedicineWise
Persistently 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 factors.
Resources - NPS MedicineWise
Podcasts. 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.