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- www.healthinsite.gov.au — HealthInsite provides quality information on a range of health topics.
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Call NPS Medicines Line
Speak to a pharmacist by calling NPS Medicines Line on 1300 888 763 if you need more information about your medicines — e.g. dose, side effects and interaction with other medicines.
This is not an emergency service. If your call is not answered, leave a message and your call will be returned.
Call Adverse Medicine Events (AME) Line
Report a problem or a side effect with your medicine on 1300 134 237.
NPS Medicines List
Keep an up-to-date medicines list to help keep track of your medicines. Order or download a Medicines List online or by calling NPS on 02 8217 8700.
Support and self-help organisations
Check your local community listings, the Yellow Pages or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on groups that can help you.
Translated Medimates
Medimate is available in bilingual format in a range of languages: Chinese, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese, Macedonian, Croatian and Arabic. Order or download translated Medimates online or by calling NPS on 02 8217 8700.
Emergency contact numbers
The information in Medimate is to help you find out more about your medicines. In an emergency:- call your doctor immediately
- go to your nearest hospital emergency department, or
- dial 000 to call an ambulance, or 112 if 000 is not available from your mobile phone.
Find out more:
- Why you need to get to know your medicines
- Medicines don't just come on prescription
- You may need more than medicine
- Be an active partner in using your medicines
- Talk openly with your doctor and pharmacist
- Questions to ask your doctor and pharmacist
- Find out about medicine side effects
- Use consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflets
- Learn about generic medicines
- What to do if you regularly use several medicines
- Keep an up-to-date Medicines List
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.
