Table 2 NPS MedicineWise interventions targeting PPI prescribing in Australia
Intervention | Date | Details | Number GPs reached | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | 2015 | |||
PBS feedback | 2009 and 2015 | A personalised prescribing report was sent to registered practicing GPs in Australia. The distribution of feedback reports was coordinated with the Department of Human Services by using PBS data. | 19,790 | 24,188 |
Case study | 2009 and 2015 | The educational activity explored how to manage a new PPI therapy according to best practice recommendations and it provided GP participants with immediate information on how their prescribing compared with their peers | 169 | 397 |
Clinical Audit | 2009 and 2015 | GPs review their current prescribing practice for their patients compared with current best practice guidelines | 1590 | 687 |