Prescribing Drugs of Addiction - Members' Support Page
This page aims to provide members with the links to sites with useful information on prescribing drugs of addiction.
If you have any suggestions for improving the site or adding additional links, please provide comments in the field located at the bottom of the page.
Information provided on sites outside the AMA website is the responsibility of the organisation managing that site.
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NPS MedicineWise |
Find reliable independent health and treatment information about the opioid pain relievers subcategory of medicines. |
Comprehensive topic review |
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Prescription Shopping Information Service 1800 631 181 |
Australian Government Department of Human Services |
A 'Dr Shopper Line' - information services for health professionals to assist them in their prescribing decisions. |
Professional tool - Telephone Hotline |
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RACGP - Prescribing Drugs of Dependence in General Practice, Part A |
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
This Clinical Governance Framework provides a comprehensive package for general practice on problematic prescription drug use. The guide is a living document and will be regularly updated. |
Professional Guidelines |
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RACGP - Prescribing Drugs of Dependence in General Practice, Part B: Benzodiazepines |
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
Guidelines formulated to provide assistance to general practitioners in relation to appropriate prescribing of benzodiazepines in the context of general practice. |
Professional Guidelines |
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Defence Update MDA National Autumn 2011, pg 9-10 |
Advice and steps to follow when ending the doctor-patient relationship (includes a sample letter template). |
Professional publication |
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The Medical Insurance Group |
General Fact Sheet on responsibilities and considerations when deciding to terminate the doctor/patient relationship. |
Professional resource - Fact sheet |
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Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service - (VIC) 1800 812 804 (TAS) 1800 630 093 (NT) 1800 111 092 |
Funded by Department of Health, Victoria |
Provides clinical advice to health professionals in Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, about the management of patients and clients with alcohol and other drug problems. |
Professional tools - Telephone consultancy service; Fact sheets for GP's; clinical guidelines; etc |
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National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data Collection 2012 |
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare |
Statistical information on pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence |
Reference material |
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Department of Health, Victoria |
Provides advice and an 'opioid risk tool' to prescribers who are considering treating a patient with an opioid. |
Professional tool - Risk assessment |
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Avant |
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding obtaining permits to prescribe, legal requirements, and identifying and managing drug-seeking behaviour. |
Professional resource - fact sheet |
