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Get to know your medicines by using our free materials, searching our Consumer Medicine Information service, phoning our Medicines Line, or even getting involved in our work with community groups. We also have translated medicines information available.

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MedicinesTalk

New issue of MedicinesTalk out now.

Medicine interactions explained. What's on a PBS script?. Got a cold and feeling lousy?. Vitamins and minerals are medicines too. Find out more in MedicinesTalk No. 33 Autumn 2010.

Medicines & health topics

Browse our information about managing medicines, certain
conditions and other topics.

Medicines tips

Taking several medicines at the same time? Need help remembering to take your medicines? Worried about side effects? How might you save money on medicines? Find out more

Multimedia

Listen to NPS spokesperson Karen Kaye discussing common colds and the use of antibiotics, Monday 5 August 2008, courtesy of ABC News Canberra.

Listen to NPS spokeswoman Judith Mackson discussing common colds and treatments, Thursday 15 June 2008, courtesy of ABC North Coast.

Listen to NPS spokeswoman Judith Mackson discussing Diabetes type 2 on Health Matters with Dr. D'Arcy, Sunday 24 February 2008, courtesy of Macquarie Regional Radio Works Network.

Listen to our CEO Dr Lynn Weekes on Health Matters with Dr John D'Arcy, Sunday 2 September 2007, courtesy of Macquarie Regional Radio Works Network.

There are more highlights from Health Matters on the interviews page.

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