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Antidepressants are a group of medicines that can help some people with depression. Doctors also prescribe them for other mental health conditions like anxiety. So the name antidepressants can be ...

Read about immunisation & the vaccines available to protect you, your child & the community from infectious diseases such as hepatitis & whooping cough.

Quinine was once standard for leg cramps but has proved to have too many adverse effects. Is magnesium an option for patients with leg cramps?

Information for women who are considering medical termination of early pregnancy using mifepristone (RU486) and misoprostol.

Codeine is only available on prescription in Australia from 1 February 2018. Find out more about how health professionals and consumers can manage pain without over-the-counter codeine.

Do you know what to keep in mind when making choices about medicines and talking with your doctor? Learn how to weigh up the pros and cons of taking a medicine. Find out how to work with your health ...

Opioid medicines can be used to reduce some types of pain, such as acute pain and chronic pain caused by cancer. However, they have a limited role in the management of chronic non-cancer pain. Find ...

NPS MedicineWise has a wide range of resources to help individuals, community groups and health services to promote being medicinewise.

Learn about how to manage your medicines to get the best results, & reduce the risk of side effects & interactions.

Activities for nurses and midwives to maintain best practice and earn CPD points.

Medicines can be expensive, especially if you have to take more than one. Find out how to keep the cost of medicines down.