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New issue of MedicinesTalk out now.

Using medicines wisely and safely. No longer lost in translation. The ABC of looking after medicines. NPS Medicines Line answers your questions. Forget or muddle your pills at times?. MedicinesTalk Autumn 2009: Medicines quiz. Find out more in MedicinesTalk No. 29 Autumn 2009.

Browse our information on managing medicines, certain
conditions and other topics.

• Common colds
• Diabetes type 2
• Generic medicines
• Hypertension
• Persistent pain
• Your community
• Your medicines

Taking several medicines at the same time? Need help remembering to take your medicines? Worried about side effects? How might you save money on medicines? Find out more

Listen to NPS spokesperson Karen Kaye discussing common colds and the use of antibiotics, Monday 5 August 2008, courtesy of ABC News Canberra.

Listen to NPS spokeswoman Judith Mackson discussing common colds and treatments, Thursday 15 June 2008, courtesy of ABC North Coast.

Listen to NPS spokeswoman Judith Mackson discussing Diabetes type 2 on Health Matters with Dr. D'Arcy, Sunday 24 February 2008, courtesy of Macquarie Regional Radio Works Network.

Listen to our CEO Dr Lynn Weekes on Health Matters with Dr John D'Arcy, Sunday 2 September 2007, courtesy of Macquarie Regional Radio Works Network.

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