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Understanding biosimilars

If you use a biological medicine to treat or keep a chronic condition under control, then you may have heard your doctor mention a group of medicines called biosimilars. Read on to learn more about these medicines.

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Introducing medicines for heart failure

Medicines are an important part of helping people with heart failure feel better, stay out of hospital and lead longer, healthier lives. 

The medicines you need to take will depend on the type of heart failure you have. The types of medicines and the doses are likely to change over time.

Any medicines you take for other conditions may need to be adjusted, depending on your health.

Read on to learn more about medicines for heart failure and their role in your treatment.

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How can I take an active role in managing my heart failure?

Heart failure is a serious condition but there are things you can do to stay out of hospital, feel better, and live a longer, healthier life.

Read more to find out what you need to make it easier to achieve these goals.

The NPS MedicineWise program on heart failure has been developed in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

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