Limited pharmacological treatment options to manage chronic...
December 2021
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors and glucagon-like...
July 2021
Prescribers in New Zealand are highly reliant on cilazapril...
March 2021
Despite being recommended for short-term use only, and usually...
February 2021
Quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin) are associated...
February 2021
Stopping benzodiazepine or zopiclone treatment in people who...
February 2021
This tool provides pharmacological treatment options for patients...
June 2020
Vildagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor available...
September 2018
Prescribers in New Zealand are highly reliant on cilazapril...
September 2018
From 1 August, 2018, rivaroxaban will be fully subsidised without...
July 2018
Tramadol is an atypical opioid used for moderate pain when paracetamol...
February 2018
There are a multitude of causes of acute pain, however, the...
February 2018
There are few indications for prescribing a strong opioid for...
February 2018
Celecoxib is a selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor...
January 2018
Intravenous ferric carboxymaltose is now a potential option...
November 2017
Metoprolol succinate accounts for almost three-quarters of the...
July 2017
The funded brand of amiodarone has now changed, see: Antiarrhythmic...
October 2016
Inappropriate prescribing of opioids for non-cancer pain is...
October 2016
This report provides data on the use of vitamin D supplementation...
September 2016
In 2011, bpacnz produced guidance on vitamin D supplementation...
August 2016
In March, 2016, subsidy changes came into effect for medicines...
August 2016
This tool provides pharmacological treatment options for patients...
July 2016
This report provides prescribers with details about patients...
July 2016
This report provides an overview of dispensings of medicines...
April 2016
Subsidy changes for medicines used to treat patients with COPD...
March 2016
Valaciclovir is an antiviral medicine which can be used for...
March 2016
This report provides an update on the use of oxycodone over...
March 2016
”Biosimilars” is likely to become an increasingly familiar term...
October 2015
Modified-release melatonin is an unsubsidised medicine that...
August 2015
Zopiclone and some benzodiazepines, such as temazepam and triazolam,...
May 2015
Brand changes for cardiovascular medicines: carvedilol, ezetimibe...
April 2015
Antithrombotic medicines, such as aspirin and warfarin, have...
April 2015
This report provides an update on the use and monitoring of...
March 2015
Benzodiazepines may be considered as a short-term treatment...
March 2015
Shorter courses of oral corticosteroids for the management of...
March 2015
This report has been developed to give you an opportunity to...
December 2014
This report provides an update on the use of bisphosphonates...
November 2014
Polypharmacy is a marker of potential problematic prescribing....
November 2014
Polypharmacy can be appropriate and beneficial for patients....
October 2014
Topical antibiotics in general have been excessively used in...
October 2014
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October 2014
Does aspirin protect against cancer? More high-quality research...
September 2014
Updated 2021Colchicine is a plant-based alkaloid, extracted...
September 2014
Since 2011, bpacnz has produced a series of reports and articles...
August 2014
Following on from the interview with Dr Jeremy McMinn in the...
July 2014
Pharmacological treatment is an integral part of the practice...
July 2014
Paracetamol or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)...
July 2014
Evidence that alternate dosing of paracetamol and ibuprofen...
July 2014
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July 2014
Reminder: Most broad-spectrum antibiotics do not interact with...
June 2014
Simvastatin and atorvastatin: beware of potential CYP3A4 interactions...
April 2014
Concerns have been raised, both in New Zealand and internationally,...
December 2013
Patients with severe immune-mediated inflammatory diseases,...
December 2013
Omeprazole is not approved for use in infants (children aged...
December 2013
This report has been developed to give you an opportunity to...
November 2013
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November 2013
New evidence is increasingly suggesting that isotretinoin may...
November 2013
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are successfully...
October 2013
Amoxicillin clavulanate is a broad spectrum antibiotic which...
August 2013
Ticagrelor (Brilinta) is a new oral antiplatelet medicine, which...
August 2013
Dabigatran is an oral anticoagulant approved for use in non-valvular...
March 2013
An approved medicine is a medicine which has been through a...
March 2013
Dabigatran has been available for general practitioners to prescribe...
February 2013
What are sulfonamides and how do they work? | Prescribing co-trimoxazole...
December 2012
Welcome to your annual practice report This report has been...
November 2012
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November 2012
Syringe drivers are often required to provide medicines for...
November 2012
What are tetracyclines and how do they work? | Which infections...
October 2012
Macrolides are a class of antibiotic that includes erythromycin,...
May 2012
How does metronidazole work? |
Which infections should metronidazole...
April 2012
This report highlights four key prescribing and laboratory testing...
March 2012
Due to its progressive nature, many people with type 2 diabetes...
February 2012
The use of atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine and olanzapine...
November 2011
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) is now available in New Zealand, fully...
September 2011
Dr Janice Wilson, Health Quality & Safety Commission's Chief...
September 2011
Amoxicillin clavulanate is an important and effective medicine...
September 2011
Intravenous (IV) administration of medicines in general practice...
September 2011
This web version is a sample only, all data below the national...
September 2011
Older people respond well to treatments for depression. The...
July 2011
Despite the increasing focus on vitamin D levels and claimed...
June 2011
Examines oxycodone prescribing compared to that of morphine.
June 2011
Quinolones are associated with increasing antimicrobial resistance....
April 2011
Young people are having sex. Advice about sexual health and...
April 2011
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February 2011
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December 2010
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November 2010
Once the decision has been made to initiate antihypertensive...
October 2010
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October 2010
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October 2010
Ideally antibiotics should be reserved for the treatment of...
October 2010
The decision to initiate a statin should be based upon an individual’s...
August 2010
From November 1, 2010 donepezil will be funded without Special...
August 2010
The short answer is no. There is little evidence that cough...
July 2010
Humalog, Tramadol and Gabapentin
June 2010
A more recent article has been published on this subject: Weight...
April 2010
Enoxaparin (Clexane) is a low molecular weight heparin used...
November 2009
Oxycodone is a strong opiod and is a second line option (after...
November 2009
Topical corticosteroids are used to treat many skin conditions....
September 2009
All antidepressant drugs are approximately equal in effectiveness,...
July 2009
Intermittent or persistent asthma? Which inhaled corticosteroid?...
May 2009
Nicotine replacement therapy, nortriptyline, bupropion and varenicline...
April 2009
There is evidence that early use of insulin in people with type...
April 2009
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is not a magic cure but it...
April 2009
Antiplatelet drugs including aspirin, clopidogrel and dipyrimadole,...
February 2009
The decision whether to choose aspirin or warfarin for stroke...
February 2009
There are several different opioid options that can be considered...
December 2008
Advice from the 'Safe and Quality Use of Medicines Group'.
October 2008
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid which is available as a transdermal...
September 2008
Imiquimod enhances the immune response to viral infections and...
September 2008
Nebulisers are used to deliver bronchodilators to people with...
August 2008
Older people have a higher cardiovascular risk and therefore...
February 2008
Some eye medications are used when there is high risk of visual...
December 2007
Thiazides are considered to be appropriate initial treatment...
December 2007
“Would you like fries with that”. The role of co-enzyme...
September 2007
Carvedilol may be an option for patients initiating beta-blocker...
September 2007
Can Sumatriptan be used safely with SSRIs?
Can you ever use...
August 2007
Practical advice on reducing the use of augmentin
August 2007
The evidence-base for the information contained in this article...
May 2007
The information in this article is now out of date. An updated...
May 2007
A focus on the clinical issues surrounding the use of Herceptin...
April 2007
Key messages on the use of SSRIs.
March 2007
Can smoking cessation affect the dose of antipsychotics?Do statins...
February 2007
In this article we provide an overview and guidance on the management...
February 2007
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are an effective alternative...
December 2006
Long acting beta agonists (LABAs) are useful drugs in asthma...
December 2006
An update on treatment of atrial fibrillation with a focus on...
December 2006
Tiotropium is an effective option | Long acting beta agonists...
October 2006
Is it safe to use beta-blockers for cardiac disease in people...
October 2006
Venlafaxine: how and when to use | Antidepressants for elderly...
October 2006
Cardiovascular risk associated with NSAIDs and coxibsNSAIDs...
October 2006
There are very few indications for the use of cephalosporins...
December 2011