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NPS Generic medicines television commercials and radio interviews NPS Generic medicines television commercials and radio interviews
Television commercials
As part of the integrated Generic medicines are an equal choice campaign NPS is running a series of television commercials. You may have seen one or all of these TV ads:
- Generic medicines are an equal choice — 30 second commercial
- Know the active ingredient — 30 second commercial
- Different shape, different colour — 15 second commercial
- Same bloke. Different hat — 15 second commercial
Radio interviews
To assist radio newsrooms and producers access reliable information about generic medicines we have prepared several short grabs with NPS CEO, Dr Lynn Weekes. You are welcome to use in any news or feature stories; you must attribute these grabs to NPS if you use them.
To download the MP3s below, right-click the 'Download' link and select 'Save target' (Internet Explorer) or 'Save link as' (Firefox users).
- Background about NPS generics campaign (34 sec)
Listen | Download - Bioequivalence: same active ingredient, same effect (17 sec)
Listen | Download - Generic medicines are safe and effective (18 sec)
Listen | Download - Generics can be less expensive (10 sec)
Listen | Download - Talk to your health professional (13 sec)
Listen | Download - Why generics may look different (20 sec)
Listen | Download
For more information
Consumers can call Medicines Line on 1300 888 763 to speak to a pharmacist about generic medicines, or ask your doctor.
Journalists can contact Katie Butt, Media Manager on 02 8217 8700 or 0419 618 365 to arrange an interview.
