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Medicines information for everyone MEDICINES INFORMATION FOR EVERYONE
Being medicinewise will help you make better health decisions for you and those you care for. Find out how to be medicinewise.
Know your prescription medicines
Search the consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflets for up-to-date information on over 1,500 prescription and pharmacist-only medicines. The printable CMI leaflets give you important information about taking your medicine, including potential side effects.
Ask your pharmacist for a CMI next time you pick up your script — they are free.
Keep track of your medicines
Print out a Medicines List to help you keep track of what medicines you are taking and when.
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Find clear, concise information on health issues ranging from diabetes to common colds.
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Find consumer medicine information leaflets (CMIs) for over 1500 prescription and pharmacist-only medicines.
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Its 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.
Date published: 2011-02-23 00:00:00
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