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National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) Terms of Reference

5 April 2018National Homecare Medicines Committee (NHMC) The NHMC is a sub group of the National Pharmaceutical Market Supply Group (NPSG) and acts as the national focus…

What should be considered when choosing or prescribing saliva substitutes?

4 February 2020Dry mouth is a complaint often presented to dental practitioners. There are a number of products available to manage this condition, however not all are…

Flumazenil injection for reversal of midazolam

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering flumazenil for reversal of sedative effects of midazolam in conscious sedation by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Diazepam rectal tubes for managing seizures

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering diazepam rectal tubes for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Information resources for managing medicines in renal impairment

14 December 2022SPS and other information resources can help healthcare professionals provide advice on medicines in renal impairment.

Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties

31 May 2023Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations

Health and Justice Meds Op: 2023-25 strategic priorities

5 December 2023This event provided the usual update on key strategic priorities with a focus on applying national medicines programmes within Health & Justice practice.

Using miconazole oral gel with statins

30 November 2021Treatment of candidiasis with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.

Reminding to take medicines: supporting adherence

20 December 2023Interventions and tools to help improve medication adherence, where memory issues (capability) have been identified as a factor

Defining and understanding medication adherence

20 December 2023Definitions, evidence and the importance of effective consultations, with tools and interventions to facilitate medication adherence.
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