Consumer medicine information (CMI) is designed to inform you about prescription and pharmacist-only medicines. The CMI gives you the important facts you need to know before, during and after taking ...

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Paracetamol was the most commonly misused over-the-counter analgesic in Australia in 2013. 1 In 2009–2010 around 14% of all accidental poisoning cases were due to non-opioid analgesics, antipyretics ...

Biologics and other specialised medicines have made a significant improvement in the management of chronic diseases like inflammatory arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and plaque psoriasis. On ...

Vaccines are used to immunise people against infectious diseases that can cause illness, severe disability or even death. Find out more about vaccination, immunity and commonly given vaccines.

You or someone you care about may use lots of medicines each year. The cost can really eat into your budget. In Australian there are government programs that can help keep your costs down. The ...

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Find answers to your questions about the new medicinal cannabis products in Australia, their legal status and what they can be used for.

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen and grasses. The symptoms include a blocked and itchy nose and sneezing. Taking time to plan the right treatment can help reduce the symptoms, and lead to a ...

Since February 2021, scripts from your doctor have looked different. Most medicines are now prescribed by their active ingredient rather than their brand name. The change was part of an Australian ...

All medicines sold in Australia that claim to provide a health benefit have to undergo approval and regulation processes. These processes ensure the medicine is safe for human use and of the highest ...

A 42-year-old woman requests a repeat prescription for opioids at a first consultation with a GP she has not seen before. She has chronic non-cancer pain and has been taking opioids for 4 years. Where ...