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24.01.2022 Some medicines don't mix well with alcohol. Be medicinewise this weekend. http://bit.ly/medsandalcohol



24.01.2022 No gym Doing less exercise that usual If you start getting low back pain - motion is lotion! Here are 10 things you need to know about low back pain bit.ly/lowbackpain2

24.01.2022 What you need to know about anxiety bit.ly/anxietyneedtoknow

20.01.2022 It's Dementia Australia's Dementia Action Week 2020. Medicines do not have to be part of your care plan for dementia, nor play a large role in your life. Click below for more information.



20.01.2022 The race is on but where are we at? We answer some of your questions about COVID-19 vaccine development. https://www.nps.org.au/vaccines-and-covid-19

20.01.2022 It’s important to remember that most medicines have two different names an active ingredient and a brand name. There may also be more than one brand of the same medicine. Read more to find out how to identify the differences in your medicines. https://www.nps.org.au//medicines-and-brand-names-explained

19.01.2022 NPS MedicineWise is hosting our next National Medicines Symposium (NMS) 2020, virtually on 7 December 2020. The theme is ' Rising to the medication safety challenge.' Registration and program info is at http://nps.org.au/nms2020 #NMS2020



19.01.2022 Do you know what's in your medicine? Use our Medicine Finder - bit.ly/medicinefinder

18.01.2022 Make sure you know what the active ingredient is in your medicines so you don't end up at Double Dose Junction. bit.ly/activeingred

17.01.2022 Have you used a medicine for nerve pain (also called neuropathic pain)? We have a short (5 min) survey to ask about your experience. This will help to help us design a resource for GPs to help people with nerve pain. We appreciate your time! https://bit.ly/nervepainsurvey

17.01.2022 With very hot weather forecast for many parts of Australia over the next few days, we'd like to remind you that #medicines should be stored away from heat, moisture and sunlight. (Don't put them in the fridge unless the label says so). More info: https://bit.ly/nofridge

16.01.2022 Even though we're in a pandemic, you still need take care of your own healthcare. Get guidance at bit.ly/pandemichealth



14.01.2022 Are you part of a community where English is not the only language? NPS MedicineWise has medicines lists in 11 languages to share with your community. http://bit.ly/medslist1 Medicines lists are important for people who take 1 or more regular medicines.

14.01.2022 Know what you're taking, why you're taking it, how to take it, and how it could affect you. http://bit.ly/risksbenefitsmeds

14.01.2022 Medicines and COVID-19: If used incorrectly, hydroxychloroquine can be toxic to the heart and the eyes. bit.ly/hydroxcovid19 Being medicinewise means only using medicines as directed

13.01.2022 Taking a medicine but not feeling quite right? It might be a side effect. Report any side effects you’re experiencing to https://www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems This international #MedSafetyWeek, help protect everyone’s health. #MedSafetyWeek

12.01.2022 On this episode of Medicine Match, we send two pills on a blind date. Remember, not all medicines get along so will they clash or will it be #HapPILLyeverafter? An active ingredient is the chemical in a medicine that makes it work, so if you take more than one medicine, find out what active ingredient is in each one to avoid a bad reaction. More at bitly.com/activeingredient1

12.01.2022 Are you living with heart failure or caring for someone with heart failure? If this is you, we'd love you to complete our 5 minute survey. Your responses are confidential & will help us design an educational program to improve the management of heart failure. bit.ly/heartsurvey1

11.01.2022 Clinical trials - What are they and how do they work?

11.01.2022 Got a question about your medicines? Just post a comment below. One of our pharmacists will respond as soon as possible (usually same day).... Any further medicines questions should be referred to another qualified healthcare professional. Our NPS Medicines Line phone service (1300 633 424 9am-5pm Monday to Friday AEDT) is also available for you to speak with one of our pharmacists (Calls from all states and territories except QLD and VIC are answered by a registered nurse from HealthDirect Australia and complex enquiries will be transferred to a NPS MedicineWise pharmacist). Information provided on this post is not medical advice. Do not use the information to treat or diagnose your own or another person's medical condition and never ignore medical advice or delay seeking it because of something posted here.

10.01.2022 Clinical trials - What about the ‘placebo effect'?

09.01.2022 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 quality.

09.01.2022 Do you live with heart failure or care for someone with heart failure? If this is you, we'd love you to complete our 5 minute survey. Your responses are confidential & will help us design an educational program to improve the management of heart failure. http://bit.ly/heartsurvey1

09.01.2022 As a consumer, it can be hard to understand the access pathways to medicinal cannabis in Australia. Our new one page infographic explains it all for you. https://www.tga.gov.au//infographic-how-access-medicinal-c

08.01.2022 What are opioids? What can you do if you have been prescribed an opioid? How do you reduce or stop taking opioids? Info & video at bit.ly/opioidsnps

08.01.2022 Medicinal cannabis: what you need to know. Information and resources for consumers and health professionals https://www.nps.org.au//medicinal-cannabis-what-you-need-t

07.01.2022 During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to current, evidence-based health information is vital. If you or members of your community don't know where to go, we've created a list of websites to point you in the right direction. bit.ly/covid1-9info

04.01.2022 If you worry about making a mistake with your or someone else’s medicines, this free app can help. onelink.to/ut2pxc

04.01.2022 Today is World Pharmacists Day. Thank you to all the pharmacists in Australia and around the world for helping people to be more medicinewise.

04.01.2022 If you or someone you're caring for is taking blood pressure-lowering medication, here's what you need to know bit.ly/bpcovid19

03.01.2022 Don't Don't double double dose dose. Know what the active ingredient is in your medicine. Learn about active ingredients at bit.ly/activeingr

03.01.2022 URGENT MEDICINE RECALL: Therapeutic Goods Administration - TGA has recalled a batch of ABSTRAL Fentanyl (as citrate) 100 microgram sublingual tablets due to a packaging problem. If you or someone you are caring for has stock from the following batch you should consult your pharmacist immediately. Batch: 608895801 (pack size 10) with an expiry 8/2021(batch number printed on blister strip is 6088958).

03.01.2022 Be medicinewise and learn more about active ingredients. bit.ly/belikeanthony

02.01.2022 Your safety is important. Like all medicines, medicinal cannabis may be beneficial in some health conditions, but can also be harmful and cause side-effects. Find out more about medicinal cannabis at bit.ly/1medcannabis

02.01.2022 It's Medication Safety Week. If you think you are experiencing a side effect from taking your medication, report it to https://www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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