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Position statements

These are statements from the teaching hospitals of NSW focussing on high cost or controversial therapy. They are peer-reviewed and evidence based.

 

Acute Coronary Syndromes (2006) and Addendum (2008) - NSW TAG has endorsed the National Heart Foundation of Australia, Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Guidelines for the management of coronary syndromes (MJA 2006 and 2008)

Antiplatelet Therapies (2000)

Antivirals for influenza in hospitals (2006)

Bisphosphonates for the Treatment of Osteoporosis (2000)

Eptacog-alpha - see Recombinant factor VIIa

Erythropoietin for anaemia associated with chemotherapy (2002)

Generic Cyclosporin (2003)

Heparin use in VTE prophylaxis (2008)

Mycophenolate in non transplant disorders (2005 update)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and COX2 inhibitors: oral liquid formulations (2002)

Paracetamol IV (2005)

Paracetamol Use (2008)

Pethidine Use for Pain Management in Emergency Departments (2004)

Pharmaceutical Industry and Hospital Staff Liaison in Public Hospitals (2008)

Recombinant Factor VIIa in Nonhaemophiliac Conditions (2007)

Addendum to Recombinant Factor VIIa in Nonhaemophiliac Conditions - August 2007

Rituximab: Off-label use in Hospitals (2007)

Use of LMWH in acute medical illness and atrial fibrillation (2002)

NSW TAG Position Statement Archives

Selected NSW TAG position statements have now been archived. These guidance documents should not be considered current evidence. To access the archived position statements please click here.

 

 

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Complementary medicines in public hospitals

Guidelines for GPs:
Back pain, migraine, chronic pain

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