Quality Use of Medicines

Medicines save lives. Taking medicines is the most common health-action undertaken by millions of Australians every day. However, there can be problems directly associated with medication use. More than 140,000 Australians go to hospital each year due to medication related problems with up to 69% of these cases estimated to be potentially preventable.

The Division promotes the following programs:

Home Medicines Review
National Prescribing Service (NPS)