Here are some quick tips to help you make the most of the medicine your doctor prescribes and ensure that you take and dispose of it safely.
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Going hiking? Tread carefully
Well-prepared hikers know what to wear, what to pack and how to pack it – including any necessary medicines. This is a checklist of information for anyone planning a hike of any distance in Australia or overseas.
Medicinal cannabis: a little care is needed
What we do know and don’t know about the benefits and dangers of using and prescribing medicinal cannabis for things like pain relief, epilepsy and appetite stimulation in cancer and HIV AIDS.
Be Medicinewise Week
This week it’s Be Medicinewise Week. It’s important for all Australians to know what medicines they are taking and to understand how to take them safely. Find out everything you need to know about your medicines.
Medicines: understanding your medicines
When your doctor gives you a prescription for a medicine, it has been a careful process and you have been part of the decision making.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches of skin that may be sore or itchy. The patches mostly affect the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp.
Australian health system: how it works
Australia’s healthcare system – find out how it works, which health services are funded by the governments and which services are privately funded.
Medicines line: telephone service
Medicines Line telephone service provides Australians with trusted information about prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicines.
Prescription medicines
Prescription medicines are an important part of treating and preventing illness. However, incorrect use of these medicines can make them unsafe.
