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The NPS MedicineWise website is now hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care as part of the redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology program.
Established in 1998 with the primary aim of promoting quality use of medicines, the website today empowers all Australians to make the best possible healthcare decisions.
The NPS MedicineWise website provides practical tools and information about medicines, health conditions and medical tests.
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Last reviewed: May 2025
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Consumer resources on biologics and specialised medicines (including methotrexate) for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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Information to help you understand the possible harms from long-term use of benzodiazepines and how to lower risk of dependence.
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Low back pain is common, affecting 1 in 4 Australians. Find out why scans are often unnecessary, and how staying active helps you recover faster.
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From 1 February 2021, it became mandatory to include active ingredient names on PBS and RPBS prescriptions. Find out what this means for you and your medicines.
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Learn about how to receive the best care for two common knee injuries – meniscus tear & anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.
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Amitriptyline is used at low doses to treat nerve pain (also called neuropathic pain). Find out more about how it can help you manage this condition.
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