Article: Sleeping pill risks outweigh benefits.

Article: Insomniacs told to try drug-free measures.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  February 24, 2008 ;     135 words ......over the safety of sleeping medication, Stilnox, has prompted the National Prescribing Service (NPS) to advise people who have...alcohol. Publication Date: 25 February 2008 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE All copyright subsisting under...

Article: Big sneeze leaves business out cold.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  August 20, 2001 ;     172 words ......2001 (Sunday Herald Sun ABIX via COMTEX) -- Australia's National Prescribing Service (NPS) has warned of the cost of employee illnesses...consumption of fluids and regular washing of hands. NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE By Kylie Smith All copyright subsisting under...

Article: Caution prescribed for herbal medicine users.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  November 20, 2008 ;     104 words ......ABIX via COMTEX) -- Preliminary findings released by the National Prescribing Service in November 2008 suggested that 67 per cent of...completion of the report. Publication Date: 21 November 2008 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF HEALTH AND AGEING AUSTRALIA...

Article: Doctors to order workouts.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  December 22, 2002 ;     169 words ......patients lifestyle scrips through the nationally funded National Prescribing Service. The aim was to give patients brief, consistent...another applicable area. Publication Date: 23 December 2002 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED By Charisse...

Article: Heart warning on arthritis drug.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  July 31, 2006 ;     144 words ......risk of cardiovascular disease. The National Prescribing Service has warned doctors that the...proven. Publication Date: 1 August 2006 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE AUSTRALIA. THERAPEUTIC GOODS...

Article: Antibiotics down in war on superbug.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  April 14, 2003 ;     193 words ......14, 2003 (The West Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) The National Prescribing Service (NPS) has advised Australian patients to rethink...decongestants and steam inhalers. Publication Date: 14 April 2003 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE By Dawn Gibson All copyright subsisting under...

Article: Drug saving.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  December 20, 2002 ;     138 words ......treating patients for hypertension. However, Australia's National Prescribing Service said that many doctors preferred to prescribe...be less effective. Publication Date: 20 December 2002 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE All copyright subsisting under the Copyright...

Article: Doctors serve risky arthritis cocktail.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  October 24, 2003 ;     175 words ......Sydney Morning Herald - ABIX via COMTEX) A study by the National Prescribing Service in Australia indicates some physicians are prescribing...those aged over 60. Publication Date: 24 October 2003 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: AUSTRALIAN RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION By Julie...

Article: NPS campaign targets flu.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  June 4, 2002 ;     220 words ......public awareness campaign about the common cold. The National Prescribing Service (NPS) campaign was launched by Australian Health...handle the cold or flu. Publication Date: 30 May 2002 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF HEALTH AND AGEING By Chris...

Article: Travel risks - the pharmacist's role.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  March 4, 2002 ;     250 words ......services such as the Queensland Medication Helpline and the National Prescribing Service Therapeutic Advice and Information Service. Pharmacists...the first signs of any unusual illnesses or diseases. NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: QUEENSLAND MEDICATION HOTLINE By Treasure McGuire...

Article: Fears held for drug bulletin.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  March 24, 2002 ;     200 words ......transferred from the Australian Health Department to the National Prescribing Service (NPS). Since 1975, this independent review of...decision had been made. Publication Date: 21 March 2002 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF HEALTH AND AGEING All copyright...

Article: Scripts for better life - GPs in health push.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  December 22, 2002 ;     178 words ......start prescribing lifestyle changes instead of drugs. The National Prescribing Service is producing the new lifestyle prescription...program is unnecessary. Publication Date: 22 December 2002 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED: NATIONAL...

Article: Fit for life - Doctors to prescribe diet and exercise instead of drugs.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  December 22, 2002 ;     172 words ......start prescribing lifestyle changes instead of drugs. The National Prescribing Service is producing the new lifestyle prescription...program is unnecessary. Publication Date: 22 December 2002 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED By Simon...

Article: "Wonder drug" misuse blows out budget, says survey.
Australasian Business Intelligence;  April 1, 2002 ;     241 words ......Celebrex, is causing concern in Australia. Research by the National Prescribing Service (NPS) suggests that up to half the 240,000 patient...have a chronic condition. Publication Date: 2 April 2002 NATIONAL PRESCRIBING SERVICE: PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEME: PHARMACIA AUSTRALIA...