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MedicinesTalk Autumn 2007: Medicines quizMedicinesTalk Autumn 2007: Medicines quiz

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Test your knowledge of the quality use of medicines issues covered in this edition of MedicinesTalk.

Are the following statements true or false?

  1. Generic medicines contain the same amount of active ingredient as the original brand medicine.
  2. You have to pay extra for some PBS medicines.
  3. Alcohol increases the effects of all medicines.
  4. Doctors don't like people asking questions.

Answers below.

 

 

Answers

  1. True.
  2. False. Some medicines do cost more, but there will always be a generic version of the medicine available at the standard price ($4.90 concession price).
  3. True for some medicines, but not all medicines. Check the label, Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflet or ask your pharmacist.
  4. False. Asking questions lets your doctor know what is important to you and whether you have understood what has been discussed.

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Date published: 2007-03-01 00:00:00

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