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Medimate: Be an active partner in using your medicinesBe an active partner in using your medicines

Being an active partner means you take responsibility for managing your health, including treatment decisions.

Image of a woman looking up information on her computer.

Get informed

  • Ask questions — until you get the information you need.
  • Seek independent and reliable information.

Open communication

  • Disclose all information about your health, medicines and any relevant lifestyle issues with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes likes and dislikes when taking medicines.
  • Raise any concerns, side effects or problems you are having with your health or medicines with your doctor or pharmacist.

Make informed decisions

  • Before you choose a medicine yourself, find out as much as you can about how it works, what effects it has, and whether you can take it with other medicines.
  • Ask if a consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflet is available for the medicine you are using.
  • Read the label and packaging.

Find out more:

You can download a full copy of Medimate or order a free copy.

Date published: 2009-09-23 00:00:00

Reasonable care is taken to provide accurate information at the date of creation. This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified health professional. Health professionals should rely on their own expertise and enquiries when providing medical advice or treatment. Where permitted by law, NPS disclaims all liability (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance on or use of this information. Read our full disclaimer.

References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.