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Tools and tips for consumers on the wise use of medicines Tools and tips for consumers on the wise use of medicines
Practical help and reminders to help you, your family and friends manage your medicines and health.
We provide information and tools that help you get to know your medicines to improve the health and wellbeing of you, your family and friends.
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Keep a Medicines List handy
Write out your medicines on this free List which folds neatly into a clear plastic wallet. Its handy size allows you to carry your Medicines List in your bag or pocket.
Medimate brochure:
for medicines without the mixups
Our Medimate brochure helps you to find, understand and use information about medicines. Medimate assists you to do this in partnership with your doctor, pharmacist and other health professionals. Download a brochure below, or order a printed copy now.
Medicines Line fridge magnet
Medicines Line gives you confidential information on: prescription medicines, generic/brand medicines, over-the-counter medicines, herbal and natural therapies. You can ask a qualified pharmacist things like: how your medicine works, how to take your medicine, doses, side effects, interactions with other medicines, medicines and pregnancy, breast feeding and children, storage, medicines and the media.
Keep the contact details and opening times for Medicines Line on hand at all times.
Questions to ask your doctor
Use these questions to ask your doctor and pharmacist at your next visit.
Get to know your medicines kit
The Get to know your medicines kit has everything you need to plan and host a successful event in your community about quality use of medicines (QUM).
