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The NPS MedicineWise website is now hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care as part of the redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology program.
Established in 1998 with the primary aim of promoting quality use of medicines, the website today empowers all Australians to make the best possible healthcare decisions.
The NPS MedicineWise website provides practical tools and information about medicines, health conditions and medical tests.
Last reviewed: January 2023
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Learn more about how medicines are regulated, what happens before a medicine reaches the shelves, and why not all medicines are subsidised.
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using Restavit
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Paracetamol is commonly used, but misuse and overdoses do occur. Patient education on the safe use of paracetamol is crucial in preventing accidental overdose.
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using APO-Atenolol
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using Otodex
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Anxiety is common but there are effective treatments. Find out how to get better sooner.
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An ankle sprain can put the brakes on your ability to walk, run and jump. Find out how to get back moving as usual.
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An Australian study found that paracetamol is not effective for acute low back pain. What is the best way to manage acute low back pain?
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Learn about how to weigh up the pros & cons of taking a medicine & how to work with your health professional to make the right decisions for you.
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Read on to learn about your kidneys, chronic kidney disease and what a Kidney Health Check involves.
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