Italian translated medicines information Italian translated medicines information

The information resources available below will help you become more familiar with medicines, manage medicines safely and learn more about your medicine options.

Available in both Italian and English, the resources below include:

the Medimate brochure
Questions to ask about your medicines
a downloadable Medicines List to help you keep track of your medicines by name and dose
generic medicines information
PowerPoint presentation on Get to know your medicines
presenter's guide to use with the Get to know your medicines presentation
radio community service announcements on using medicines wisely
information about conducting a Home Medicines Review with your doctor and a local pharmacist.

If you would like to know more about your medicines, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

	Medimate brochure This brochure can help you understand and use medicine in partnership with your doctor, pharmacist, and other health professional. Download or order a copy of this brochure.
	Questions to ask about your medicines Get to know your medicines by asking your doctor or pharmacist these valuable questions about your medicines. Download or order a copy of this brochure.
	Medicines List Keep a list of all your medicines. Show it to your doctor or pharmacist each time you visit. Download or order a copy of this brochure.
	Generic medicines brochure This bilingual brochure has information about generic medicines, to help you get to know your medicine options. Download or order a copy of this brochure.
	PowerPoint presentation: Get to know your medicines This PowerPoint file can be used by a bilingual health professional to present a community education seminar. The presentation identifies tips on how to use medicines safely and wisely. It will take a minimum of one hour but can be spread over a longer period with discussion and questions.
	English presentation guide This presenter's guide is to be used with the PowerPoint presentation above. It will provide your bilingual health professional with important information about how to use the PowerPoint presentation and activities to use in community education seminars.
	Radio community service announcements Doctor Rossi give tips on how to manage your medicines. A message about keeping a list of your medicines and taking as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. You can listen to a four part series in Italian on using medicines safely by Dr Tony Cocchiaro, SBS Radio. Doctor Rossi talks about generic medicines. A message about generic medicines and the active ingredient in your medicine.
	The Pharmacy Guild of Australia � Home Medicines Review brochure Your doctor and pharmacist can work together to review all your medicines. To download a brochure in your language visit www.guild.org.au.

Other websites

For other translated health information see the following websites:

NPS Medicines Line

To speak to a pharmacist about medicines, call NPS Medicines Line, available Monday�Friday, 9am�5pm (EST) for the cost of a local call.

If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask to speak to the NPS Medicines Line. Medicines Line is not an emergency service.

National Prescribing Service and the Federation of Ethnic Communities� Councils of Australia (FECCA) work together to promote the safe and wise use of medicines with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

For more information, please email us.

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