NPS MedicineWise
20 good years
The outgoing CEO of NPS MedicineWise says a lot has changed in two decades, but it was “brave” pharmacists at the beginning who led the way Dr Lynn Weekes AM, …
NPS MedicineWise recognises outstanding achievements in QUM
Winners of the National Medicinewise Awards were announced as part of the 10th National Medicines Symposium in Canberra The awards recognise best-practice innovations in improving quality use of medicines across …
‘Chronic pain needs GP assessment’: NPS MedicineWise
Australians experiencing pain for longer than three months to visit their GP, says the organisation, as it could be neuropathic pain Not-for-profit independent organisation NPS MedicineWise is encouraging Australians who …
Keep the bugs outta the club
NPS MedicineWise and American Express Openair Cinemas have announced the first place winners of a national short film competition to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance In the Preserve the Power …
Five ways to respond to unhappy codeine customers
NPS MedicineWise has released new guidance for pharmacists on the codeine upschedule, focusing on five consumer concerns Drawing on the most common complaints and questions aired on social media about …
The week in review
As the year draws to a close, we take a look at the last week in pharmacy We learned that the opinions of pharmacy owners and employees have never been …
Short film contest to highlight antimicrobial resistance
NPS MedicineWise has partnered with American Express Openair Cinemas to host a national short film competition Short films eligible to enter will convey the message about the global threat of …
New national immunisation support program
NPS MedicineWise partners with National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance to deliver support program The Primary Health Networks Immunisation Support Program will be co-designed with PHNs to better support …
Anger ‘likely to grow’ as February approaches
Australians have expressed anger and confusion about codeine on NPS MedicineWise’ Facebook page The cascade of comments came after NPS posted alerting consumers to the upcoming codeine schedule change. NPS …
Medicines misused
Pharmacists are being encouraged to talk to patients about medicines misuse this week Pharmacists are often the first people to notice when a person is using their medicines incorrectly, says …
What are consumers’ most common meds mistakes?
Ahead of Be MedicineWise Week next week, one pharmacist has outlined some of the most common medicine errors and how consumers can avoid them Discount Drug Stores national pharmaceuticals manager …
Clinical tips: Quality Use of Medicines
It’s a good time to examine how you encourage your patients to use medicines wisely, writes Karalyn Huxhagen The seventh annual Be Medicinewise Week is 21–27 August, promoting the safe …