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We are an independent, non-profit organisation providing medicines information
and resources for consumers, health professionals, members and stakeholders involved in
Quality Use of Medicines. Find out more about us.

Image of a man called Alan saying 'Same bloke. Different hat.' Also has the message that ‘Generic medicines are an equal choice. They contain the same active ingredient.’

Picture of an Italian lady for the Get to know your medicines campaign. Translated resources available in Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian and Greek.

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What's new

2008-11-21 00:00:00: Annual General Meeting and Members Planning Day 2008
2008-11-20 00:00:00: About Clinical e-Audit: Type 2 diabetes
2008-11-14 19:17:01: Generics tool kit products available to order
2008-11-06 16:30:01: Generic medicines are an equal choice
2008-10-27 06:00:00: NPS welcomes new board member

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