News
Antiplatelet Therapies: Current Issues- Targeted Literature Review-November 2009
The targeted literature reivew is now available. For access to the document Click here
2009 NSW TAG Annual Report - October 2009
The 2009 NSW TAG Annual Report is now available. Click here to access the report.
Safe use of Heparins in Australian Prescriber - August 2009
An article outlining safety issues regarding the use of heparins for venous thromboembolism has been published in Australian Prescriber (Vol 32,
no. 4). Click here to access the article.
Acute Postoperative Pain Toolkit - June 2009
The National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS) is pleased to announce the release of the drug use evaluation (DUE) toolkit for Acute Postoperative Pain (APOP) management in hospitals.
Please see the media release for further information and for distribution to hospital staff. Click here
The website may be accessed from NPS Drug Use Evaluation for Hospitals. Click here
Council of Australian Therapeutic Advisory Group Resources - March 2009
Complementary and Alternative Medicines
The Council of Australian TAGs (CATAG) has developed a set of guiding principles for the use of complementary and alternative medicines in Australian public hospitals. Click here to download the guidance document.
Product Familiarisation Programs
The council of TAGs group has developed a set of guiding principles for Product Familiarisation Programs in Australian public hospitals. Click here to download the guidance document.
NSW Health Policy Directive: Paracetamol Use - February 2009
This policy directive will be of interest to all Drug and Therapeutics Committees in NSW. Click here to go to the NSW Health website to access the document.
Life Saving Drugs Register - Updated
The NSW TAG Life Saving Drugs Regsiter has been updated. The Register contains stock levels of specific antidotes and antivenoms in NSW publich hospitals, as reported by the NSW TAG membership. Click here to access the Register.
Position Statement: Paracetamol Use - December 2008
A position statement on paracetamol use has been released by NSW TAG. Click here to access the position statement.
Iron Polymaltose Infusion Discussion Paper - December 2008
This discussion paper summarises current iron polymaltose infusion protocols as part of a recent email discussion conducted by NSW TAG. The paper also include data from ADRAC in relation to reported adverse events associated with the iron polymaltose infusions. Click here to download the paper.
Report from the Medication Safety Self Assessment - November 2008
This report provides an analysis of the aggregate data from all NSW facilities completing the MSSA between February and November 2007. The report also provides insights into where specific effort can be made across the state to improve the safety of medication use. Access the report (from the Clinical Excellence Commission website).
Cross Area Billing
Click here for a copy of the Notification Form for Cross Area Billing.
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