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MedicinesTalk No. 33 Autumn 2010MedicinesTalk No. 33 Autumn 2010
MedicinesTalk Autumn 2010 has articles on medicine interactions, vitamins and minerals, common colds and what information is on a PBS script.
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| Medicine interactions explained | Find out about interactions, when they are most likely to occur, and how to avoid them. |
| What's on a PBS script? | Learn how to find the information you want on your PBS prescription form. |
| Got a cold and feeling lousy? | Most of us will catch a common cold this winter. Read on for a few hints to help ease your discomfort. |
| Vitamins and minerals are medicines too | Most of us don’t think of vitamin and mineral supplements as being medicines, but they are. Learn who they might benefit, and how to use them wisely. |
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Date published: 2010-07-26 00:00:00
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