NPS

National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS) is the quality use of medicines service agency for Australia's National Medicines Policy. Quality use of medicines (QUM) means selecting management options wisely; choosing suitable medicines if a medicine is considered necessary; and using medicines safely and effectively.

QUM applies equally to decisions about medicine use by an individual or within a community. The term 'medicine' includes prescription, non-prescription and complementary medicines.

NPS programs and services are independent, evidence-based, focussed on quality.

NPS works with health professionals, Government, industry and consumers to improve the health of all Australians through Quality Use of Medicines. Our programs are subject to rigorous evaluation to ensure that we are providing the services required to meet our goal.

Education and quality assurance program

Through this program, health professionals are given opportunities to participate in education activities and use quality assurance tools to reflect on their own practice and explore and apply best practice therapeutic guidelines.

• Go to the NPS website to get the latest issues of NPS RADAR medical and new drug updates.