About MedicinesTalk About MedicinesTalk

Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.

MedicinesTalk is written and edited by Ros Wood and Sarah Fogg, and overseen by an Editorial Committee comprising medical experts, representatives of consumer organisations and the National Prescribing Service. The opinions expressed in MedicinesTalk are not necessarily those of the editors, and do not necessarily represent the position of National Prescribing Service Limited.

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The information in MedicinesTalk is not medical advice, so seek professional help before making any decisions based on this information.

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Community groups may reproduce, in whole or in part, material from MedicinesTalk provided that MedicinesTalk and National Prescribing Service as publisher, are acknowledged. You don't need to ask for permission. Take care to ensure that the overall message and accuracy is not affected by reproducing only part of the article.

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If your community group has a story, news or any feedback about an activity that helps people manage their medicines, we want to hear from you. Please write to the Editorial Team at MedicinesTalk, GPO Box 1995, Hobart TAS 7001 or email MedicinesTalk@iinet.net.au.