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Medicines List – to help you keep track of your medicines Medicines List to help you keep track of your medicines

Important things to know about your medicines

It’s important to get to know your medicines so you can get the best results from them. Some of the most important things you need to know — such as what your medicine is for, how much to use and when to use it — are on the Medicines List.

Other things to know about your medicines include:

  • when the medicines will begin working
  • what to do and not to do while using your medicines
  • side effects of the medicines.

Your medicines may also be affected by your:

  • health problem(s)
  • other medicines 
  • previous problems with medicines
  • allergies
  • family history 
  • lifestyle.

Using your Medicines List

To get the most from your Medicines List:

  • keep it up-to-date by crossing out any medicines you are no longer using and adding new medicines as you start using them
  • take it with you each time you visit your doctor, pharmacist or health professional, or if you go into hospital
  • keep it with you at all times in case of emergency.

View, print or order Medicines List

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