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NSW Therapeutic Advisory Group (NSW TAG) represents experts in drug therapy from the teaching hospitals in NSW.

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TAG Mail: 29th August 2008

 

Position Statement: Safe Prescribing of Heparins in Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis - August 2008

A position statement on the safe prescribing of heparins in VTE prophylaxis has been released by NSW TAG. Click here to access the position statement.

 

Position Statement: Pharmaceutical Industry and Hospital Staff Liaison in Public Hospitals - July 2008

A position statement relating to the interaction between the Pharmaceutical Industry and Hospital staff has been released by NSW TAG. This document provides evidence for current practice and practical support for health professionals. Click here to access the position statement.

 

NSW Health Policy Directive: Evaluation of Medicines for use in Public Hospitals - July 2008

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.

 

Contrast Induced Nephropathy - June 2008

A summary of the latest NSW TAG email discussion on contrast induced nephropathy has been released by NSW TAG. The summary includes a list of recent publications in this area. Click here to download the summary.

 

Targeted Literature Review: Adalimumab in Inflammatory Bowel Disorders - March 2008

A targeted literature review on the use of adalimumab in the management of inflammatory bowel disorders has been released by NSW TAG. Click here to download the review.

 

Joint Therapeutic Advisory Group Resources - Dec 2007

Product Familiarisation Programs
The joint TAGs group has developed a set of guiding principles for Product Familiarisation Programs in Australian public hospitals. Click here to download the guidance document.

 

Cross Area Billing

Click here for a copy of the Notification Form for Cross Area Billing.

 

Last updated: August 29, 2008

 

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