From 1 June, 2018, aripiprazole can be prescribed without Special...
June 2018
"The most critical elements in helping those with suicidal ideation...
November 2017
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is usually the...
October 2017
bpacnz recognises that the assessment and management of insomnia...
October 2017
bpacnz recognises that the assessment and management of insomnia...
October 2017
In 2014, bpacnz published an article on the safer prescribing...
September 2017
Approximately one in five New Zealanders over the age of 15...
May 2016
This report provides an overview of dispensings of medicines...
April 2016
Psychological and behavioural approaches are the cornerstone...
March 2016
Young people experience a variety of mental health conditions....
December 2015
This is the first of a series of articles which will examine...
October 2015
Benzodiazepines may be considered as a short-term treatment...
March 2015
Two newly funded medicines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
December 2014
The increased use of opioid analgesics in recent years, particularly...
October 2014
The role of opioids in the management of chronic non-malignant...
September 2014
Bipolar disorder can be challenging to diagnose and manage....
July 2014
At present there are multiple brands of some of the fully subsidised...
July 2014
From 1 July 2014, Arrow-Fluoxetine will be the sole subsidised...
June 2014
Concerns have been raised, both in New Zealand and internationally,...
December 2013
“Beating the Blues” is a web-based cognitive behavioural programme...
November 2013
Comparing results between different blood glucose meters | Beating...
June 2013
The term "parasomnia" describes a group of sleep disorders associated...
November 2012
This report highlights four key prescribing and laboratory testing...
March 2012
Evidence of adverse cardiac effects associated with citalopram...
February 2012
In this conclusion to the series on abused and neglected children...
December 2011
The use of atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine and olanzapine...
November 2011
In the fourth article in our series on vulnerable children and...
November 2011
The third article in our series on vulnerable children and young...
October 2011
This second article in our series on children and young people...
September 2011
Nearly one quarter of New Zealand children and young people...
August 2011
Depression is common in older adults, although not as prevalent...
July 2011
Older people respond well to treatments for depression. The...
July 2011
Assessment and management of Depression in Older Adults References...
July 2011
Appendices for Assessment and management of Depression in Older...
July 2011
Changes to nicotine replacement therapy prescriptions | Topical...
February 2011
The purpose of this journal is to examine the assessment and...
November 2010
Depressive symptoms in the postnatal period represent a range...
November 2010
Unrecognised or untreated depression during pregnancy poses...
November 2010
References for Depression in the antenatal and postnatal p...
November 2010
Appendices for Depression in the antenatal and postnatal p...
November 2010
From November 1, 2010 donepezil will be funded without Special...
August 2010
It is estimated that substance misuse and other addictions are...
June 2010
Mental health problems are common in Māori, yet there is...
June 2010
The rate of suicide in young Māori males is higher than...
June 2010
The Antipsychotics in Dementia (A4D) programme was launched...
March 2010
This web version is a sample only, all data below the national...
March 2010
Evidence indicates that early interventions in a number of mental...
January 2010
In this section the clinical features of the common mental disorders...
January 2010
A stepped care approach is used with the intensity of treatment...
January 2010
References for Depression in Young People BPJ special edition...
January 2010
Appendices for Depression in Young People
January 2010
Anxiety disorders are the most frequently seen mental disorder...
December 2009
Adult depression: References
July 2009
Adult depression: Apendices
July 2009
Adapted from: Identification of Common Mental Disorders and...
July 2009
Mental disorders are extremely common with over one third of...
July 2009
Most adults with depression present with mild depression and...
July 2009
All antidepressant drugs are approximately equal in effectiveness,...
July 2009
Although an increasing problem in general practice, identifying...
September 2008
How genes and the environment work together to predict disease...
September 2008
Notification and details of an educational programme on the...
August 2008
Although clozapine is a specialist prescribed drug, GPs still...
June 2008
Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a common condition which...
June 2008
Insomnia affects many adults in New Zealand, however management...
June 2008
Improving Māori mental health is a government health priority....
June 2008
Anticonvulsants and suicide, subsidy changes for salbutamol,...
June 2008
Adding a pop-up alert for patients on clozapine.
June 2008
Varenicline and suicidal behaviour. Wider access to quit cards.The...
May 2008
Depressive disorder is a major health issue for young people,...
April 2008
The dilemma of practicing evidence based medicine when it keeps...
April 2008
Depression in elderly people can be a significant cause of disability...
February 2008
In response to concerns raised by Medsafe and the Centre for...
December 2007
Does the "seven day rule" still apply with the concomitant...
September 2007
Can Sumatriptan be used safely with SSRIs?
Can you ever use...
August 2007
Analysis of the Tiredness campaign plusFor tired elite athletes,...
June 2007
Clozapine is the gold-standard treatment for people with schizophrenia...
April 2007
An explanation of the issues around the switching of patients...
March 2007
An overview of the CYP450 system with particular reference to...
March 2007
Review of the causes, symptoms and treatment of depression.
March 2007
Table of important drug interactions with antidepressant ...
March 2007
Mental Health Foundations aims and key services.
March 2007
Key messages on the use of SSRIs.
March 2007
Biochemical monitoring of lithium therapy. An overview of of...
March 2007
The role of primary care clinicians in improving outcomes for...
February 2007
This article is a brief overview of recommended monitoring for...
February 2007
Identifies patients on Lithium using MedTech
February 2007
Covers the symptoms and causes of Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic...
February 2007
Can smoking cessation affect the dose of antipsychotics?Do statins...
February 2007
This article covers the role and safety concerns of antipsychotics...
February 2007
In this article we provide an overview and guidance on the management...
February 2007
SSRIs can increase the risk of bleeding disorders, especially...
December 2006
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are an effective alternative...
December 2006
Identifies people under the age of 18 years on paroxetine to...
October 2006
Venlafaxine: how and when to use | Antidepressants for elderly...
October 2006
Pharmacogenetics: relevance in the treatment of depression
October 2006
Iron vs Ferritin tests plus:
• Chlamydia update
• Is this woman...
March 2006
Tiredness is a common presentation in general practice. This...
February 2006
The risk of injury or death during adolescence is two to three...
February 2012