Medication Safety

The Medication Safety team supports the safe and quality use of medicines by identifying and addressing emerging medication safety risks and monitoring, evaluating and optimising medicines use across NSW.

Life Saving Drugs Register

Indicative stock holding information of life saving drugs (antivenoms and antidotes) across NSW public health facilities.

NSW Medicines Formulary

A continually updated list of medicines approved for initiation of therapy within NSW public health organisations.

Medication Safety Updates

Latest medication safety updates for NSW health clinicians.

High-Risk Medicines

Action-orientated information to guide high-risk medicines management.

Opioid Stewardship

Providing state-wide resources to support the implementation and maintenance of local Opioid Stewardship programs.

Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)

Promoting the quality use of antimicrobials and assisting in implementing local AMS initiatives.

Continuity of Medication Management (CMM)

Ensuring all components of medication management are completed and accurate information communicated.

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention

Reduce harm from hospital-associated VTE (blood clots).

Medication Safety Self Assessment (MSSA)

Structured risk assessment process that can help identify gaps in current systems and identify areas for improvement.

Other Medication Safety Initiatives

Additional campaigns, projects and initiatives that support medication safety and quality improvement.