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Medicinewise choices — use tools to find information Medicinewise choices — Tools
To get the best out of your medicines, it helps to understand them and to think about whether they are right for you. These tools can help you make choices, as well as find and remember information.
Personal decision guide for medicines
If you are trying to decide between treatments, filling in the Personal decision guide for medicines may help you compare your different options. It has space to list the pros and cons of each option, and you can give each factor a star rating according to how important it is to you.
- Personal decision guide for medicines
Your medicinewise questions and answers sheet
If you feel you need more information about your medicines, the questions in the Your medicinewise questions and answers sheet may help you work out what else you need to know. Filling in the answers will help you understand the benefits and risks of taking a particular medicine, as well as how to use it safely.
- Your medicinewise questions and answers sheet
CMI search
Find the consumer medicine information (CMI) for your medicine.
CMI gives you important facts to know before, during and after taking your medicine, including what it is for, side effects, what to do if you miss a dose, and more.- CMI search
Medicines List to help you keep track of your medicines
Your Medicines List is a handy place to write down the important things you need to know — such as the name of all your medicines, what they are for, the dose and when to take them. It helps you keep track of the medicines you are taking, including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal and natural medicines. Available in English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Italian, Greek and Vietnamese.
- Medicines List to help you keep track of your medicines
NPS Medicine Name Finder
By using the NPS Medicine Name Finder, you can learn to identify your prescription medicines by the active ingredient name and brand name. The active ingredient is the chemical in the medicine that makes it work.
- NPS Medicine Name Finder
Date published: 2011-01-24 00:00:00
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References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.
