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NPS RADAR May 2009 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2009-05-01 00:00:00
Teriparatide (Forteo) for severe osteoporosis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2009-05-01 00:00:00
Hydromorphone prolonged-release tablets (Jurnista) for chronic severe disabling pain NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2009-05-01 00:00:00
Lanthanum (Fosrenol) tablets for adults with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2009-05-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR April 2009 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2009-04-01 00:00:00
Ziprasidone (Zeldox): another atypical antipsychotic listed for acute mania in bipolar disorder NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2009-04-01 00:00:00
Sublingual desmopressin PBS listed � where does desmopressin fit in primary nocturnal enuresis? NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2009-04-01 00:00:00
Pramipexole (Sifrol) for severe primary restless legs syndrome NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2009-04-01 00:00:00
Zoledronic acid (Aclasta) for osteoporosis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2009-04-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR March 2009 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2009-03-01 00:00:00
Valsartan (Diovan) and combinations with hydrochlorothiazide (Co-Diovan) or amlodipine (Exforge) NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2009-03-10 00:00:00
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) for major depressive disorder NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2009-03-10 00:00:00
Clopidogrel (Iscover, Plavix) PBS listing extended to include acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in combination with aspirin NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2009-03-03 00:00:00
Risedronate (Actonel and Actonel Once-a-Week) for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2009-02-10 00:00:00

NPS RADAR December 2008 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Zoledronic acid (Aclasta) for osteoporosis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2009-04-01 00:00:00
Alendronate with cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) (Fosamax Plus) — Vitamin D deficiency and supplementation NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Prescribing for up to 12 months allowed for some medicines for some people with chronic conditions NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Nicotine patches for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and rosiglitazone with metformin (Avandamet) for type 2 diabetes mellitus --- New York Heart Association grading of heart failure (NYHA) NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Alendronate with cholecalciferol (vitamin D₃) (Fosamax Plus) for osteoporosis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and rosiglitazone with metformin (Avandamet) for type 2 diabetes mellitus NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Second human papillomavirus vaccine (Cervarix) included on the National Immunisation Program NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Quetiapine extended-release tablets (Seroquel XR) PBS listed for schizophrenia NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and rosiglitazone with metformin (Avandamet) for type 2 diabetes mellitus — Intolerance and contraindications to metformin NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Erratum: Memantine (Ebixa) for dementia in moderately severe Alzheimer�s disease NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Once-daily tramadol extended-release (Durotram XR) for pain NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR August 2008 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Rivastigmine (Exelon) patch PBS listed for Alzheimer�s disease NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Change to methotrexate pack sizes due to safety concerns NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Zolpidem and sleep-related behaviours NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Palliative care drugs added to the Emergency Drug (Doctor�s Bag) Supplies NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for major depressive disorder NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Memantine (Ebixa) for moderately severe Alzheimer�s disease NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Automatic eGFR reporting � its role in screening for kidney disease and drug-dosing decisions NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Sitagliptin (Januvia) for type 2 diabetes mellitus � Intolerance and contraindications to metformin NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Escitalopram (Lexapro, Esipram) for generalised anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder (social phobia) NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Lercanidipine with enalapril (Zan-Extra) fixed-dose combination tablets PBS listed for hypertension NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00
Sitagliptin (Januvia) for type 2 diabetes mellitus NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR April 2008 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
Smaller dose volume of influenza vaccine PBS listed for children aged 6-35 months NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
Terbinafine authority listed for fungal infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
Pioglitazone (Actos) for type 2 diabetes mellitus NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
Methylphenidate (Ritalin LA): a second controlled-release formulation PBS listed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
Intolerance and contraindications to metformin NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
New York Heart Association grading of heart failure (NYHA) NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
Fentanyl lozenges (Actiq) for breakthrough cancer pain NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00
Paliperidone (Invega) for schizophrenia NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-04-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR January 2008 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2008-01-01 00:00:00
Varenicline (Champix) for smoking cessation NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-01-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR December 2007 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2007-12-01 00:00:00
Sevelamer (Renagel) 800 mg tablets PBS listed for adults with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-12-01 00:00:00
Quetiapine (Seroquel) PBS listed for acute mania NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-12-01 00:00:00
Another ultra-short-acting insulin PBS listed: insulin glulisine NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-12-01 00:00:00
Topiramate (Topamax) for migraine prevention NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-12-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR November 2007 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2007-11-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and rosiglitazone with metformin (Avandamet) for type 2 diabetes mellitus — Intolerance and contraindications to metformin NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and rosiglitazone with metformin (Avandamet) for type 2 diabetes mellitus --- New York Heart Association grading of heart failure (NYHA) NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) and rosiglitazone with metformin (Avandamet) for type 2 diabetes mellitus NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Correspondence from Servier Laboratories on strontium ranelate NPS RADAR>Correspondence>Health Professional Publication	2007-11-01 00:00:00
Strontium ranelate (Protos) for postmenopausal osteoporosis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-11-01 00:00:00
Additional content � Strontium ranelate (Protos) for postmenopausal osteoporosis: Differences between trial populations used for indirect comparisons between strontium and alendronate NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-11-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR September 2007 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2007-09-01 00:00:00
Interstate transfers and rotavirus vaccination of infants: practical advice NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-09-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR August 2007 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate (Seretide) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-08-28 09:00:00
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (Mirena) now PBS listed for idiopathic menorrhagia NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Cholinesterase inhibitors: change in authority requirements for cognitive testing NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Budesonide with eformoterol dry powder inhaler (Symbicort) maintenance and reliever regiment for asthma NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Alternative hydroxocobalamin product PBS listed NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Be aware of dose ranges for new ramipril with felodipine combination (Triasyn) (see erratum below) NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Additional content: Olmesartan medoxomil monotherapy or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Olmesartan medoxomil (Olmetec) monotherapy or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Olmetec Plus) for hypertension NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone and cardiovascular risk - NPS fact sheet NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Risedronate sodium (Actonel) and risedronate sodium with calcium carbonate (Actonel Combi) listing for osteoporosis in patients at high risk of fracture NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Benzhexol hydrochloride misuse NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00
Perindopril arginine with indapamide hemihydrate (Coversyl Plus) NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-08-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR July 2007 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2007-07-01 00:00:00
Atomoxetine (Strattera) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-07-01 00:00:00
Quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (Gardasil) NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-07-01 00:00:00
Rotavirus vaccines (Rotarix and RotaTeq) for prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-07-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR April 2007 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2007-04-01 00:00:00
Sildenafil (Revatio) listed for pulmonary hypertension NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-04-01 00:00:00
Ciprofloxacin ear drops (Ciloxan) for chronic suppurative otitis media in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-04-01 00:00:00
Medicine Update: the new consumer version of NPS RADAR NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-04-01 00:00:00
Trandolapril 4 mg with verapamil sustained-release 240 mg fixed-dose combination tablet (Tarka) to be listed on PBS NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-04-01 00:00:00
Methylphenidate extended-release (Concerta) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-02-01 00:00:00
Alendronate (Alendro Once Weekly, Fosamax Once Weekly, Fosamax Plus) for osteoporosis in people at high risk of fracture NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-02-01 00:00:00
Additional content - Extended-release methylphenidate (Concerta) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2007-02-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR February 2007 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2007-02-01 00:00:00
Revised PBS criteria for lipid-modifying drugs (October 2006) NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2007-02-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR December 2006 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Rosiglitazone with metformin combination tablets (Avandamet) listed on the PBS. NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) for dyslipidaemia NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Erratum: Fentanyl patches (Durogesic) for chronic pain NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Insulin glargine (Lantus) for type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Trastuzumab (Herceptin) PBS listed for early breast cancer NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Pimecrolimus cream (Elidel) for facial atopic dermatitis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Exemestane (Aromasin) and letrozole ( Femara) listings extended to early breast cancer in postmenopausal women NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Hydroxocobalamin should be given every 2-3 months NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Imiquimod cream (Aldara) for superficial basal cell carcinoma NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00
Amlodipine with atorvastatin (Caduet) for dyslipidaemia with concomitant hypertension or angina NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-12-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR August 2006 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Alendronate with cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) (Fosamax Plus) — Vitamin D deficiency and supplementation NPS RADAR>Web Only Item>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Alendronate with cholecalciferol (vitamin D₃) (Fosamax Plus) for osteoporosis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2008-12-01 00:00:00
Fentanyl patches (Durogesic) for chronic pain NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-10-01 00:00:00
Correspondence from Janssen-Cilag on fentanyl patches NPS RADAR>Correspondence>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Moxonidine (Physiotens) for hypertension NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Adrenaline autoinjector (EpiPen) for acute allergic anaphylaxis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Lumiracoxib (Prexige) for osteoarthritis NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Change of perindopril (Coversyl) salt from erbumine to arginine NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
New vaccine for pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus (Adacel) NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Ferrous fumarate 310 mg with folic acid 300 microgram (Ferro-F-Tab) tablets � unrestricted listing NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
New drugs added to palliative care list NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Medicines listed on the PBS for Indigenous Australians NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Pseudoephedrine on prescription NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00
Pioglitazone (Actos) and rosiglitazone (Avandia) authority wording changed NPS RADAR>Brief Item>Health Professional Publication	2006-08-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR April 2006 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2006-04-01 00:00:00
Fenofibrate (Lipidil) for dyslipidaemia NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-02-01 00:00:00
Eplerenone (Inspra) for use after acute myocardial infarction complicated by heart failure NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-04-01 00:00:00
Ezetimibe with simvastatin (Vytorin) NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2006-03-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR December 2005 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2005-12-01 00:00:00
Anastrozole (Arimidex) for breast cancer in postmenopausal women NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-12-01 00:00:00
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) for the management of lipid disorders NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-12-01 00:00:00
Buprenorphine transdermal patches (Norspan) for chronic severe pain NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-12-01 00:00:00
Metformin/glibenclamide (Glucovance) for type 2 diabetes mellitus NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-12-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR August 2005 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2005-08-01 00:00:00
Elevated cardiovascular risk with NSAIDs? NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-08-01 00:00:00
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-08-01 00:00:00
Ciclesonide (Alvesco) inhaler for asthma NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-08-01 00:00:00
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists: unrestricted PBS listing NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-08-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR April 2005 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2005-04-01 00:00:00
Risperidone (Risperdal) for behavioural disturbances in dementia NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-04-01 00:00:00
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in child and adolescent depression NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2005-04-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR December 2004 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2004-12-01 00:00:00
Galantamine (Reminyl) prolonged-release capsules for dementia in Alzheimer's disease NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-12-01 00:00:00
Quinine (Quinate, Quinbisul, Quinsul) for muscle cramp NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-12-01 00:00:00
Orlistat (Xenical) over-the-counter for obesity NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-12-01 00:00:00
Sertraline, fluoxetine for premenstrual dysphoric disorder NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-12-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR August 2004 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2004-08-01 00:00:00
Carvedilol (Dilatrend) titration pack for heart failure NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-08-01 00:00:00
Ezetimibe (Ezetrol) for dyslipidaemia NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-08-01 00:00:00
Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) tablets NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-08-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR May 2004 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2004-05-01 00:00:00
Aripiprazole (Abilify) for schizophrenia NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-05-01 00:00:00
Oral inactivated cholera vaccine (Dukoral) NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-05-01 00:00:00
Metoprolol succinate controlled-release (Toprol-XL) for heart failure NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-05-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR February 2004 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2004-02-01 00:00:00
Triptans for migraine NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-02-01 00:00:00
Medicines used in palliative care NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-02-01 00:00:00
Escitalopram (Lexapro) for major depressive disorder NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-02-01 00:00:00
Deferiprone (Ferriprox) for thalassaemia major NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2004-02-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR November 2003 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2003-11-01 00:00:00
Moxifloxacin (Avelox) for community-acquired pneumonia NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2003-11-01 00:00:00
Ramipril (Tritace) titration pack NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2003-11-01 00:00:00

NPS RADAR January 2003 NPS RADAR>Full Issue>Health Professional Publication	2003-01-01 00:00:00
Montelukast (Singulair) in asthma NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2003-01-01 00:00:00
Who's right about thiazides: ALLHAT or ANBP2? NPS RADAR>Review>Health Professional Publication	2003-01-01 00:00:00

The information contained in this material is derived from a critical analysis of a wide range of authoritative evidence. Any treatment decisions based on this information should be made in the context of the clinical circumstances of each patient.

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