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MedicinesTalk No. 11 Spring 2004 editionMedicinesTalk No. 11 Spring 2004 edition
MedicinesTalk Spring 2004, contains articles on medicines advice for young people, drug brand names, internet drug information, sleeping well, a rural QUM project and medicine expiry dates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Understanding brand names | Many prescription medicines are available with more than one brand name. Keep track of the medicines you are taking by learning the generic and brand names. |
| Finding good information on the internet | Advice on finding quality health and medicines information on the internet, including checking whether it is Australian, comprehensive and evidence-based. Includes a list of websites. |
| Expiry dates | All medicines come with an expiry date which helps to show the length of time a medicine is expected to stay safe and effective when stored. |
| Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Program update | Learn about Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) programs in rural areas, and the National QUM Award presented to the Medicine Information Persons (MIP) Project |
| Getting a good night’s sleep | How to deal with sleep problems without using sleeping tablets. Tips include keeping a regular routine throughout the day and relaxing in the evening. |
| Young people talk about medicines | What do young people think about prescription and over-the-counter medicines? Read the results of research conducted by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People. |
Complete list of all MedicinesTalk articles.
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Date published: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.
