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Medication can help you when you are sick or hurt. When used correctly, medication can even save your life. However, medication can be dangerous if used wrongly or in the wrong amounts.

Click here for information on how to store & dispose of your medicines safely.

WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, OR CALL THE DRUG & POISON INFORMATION CENTRE HOTLINE AT 6423 9119 (24-hours).

 

Click here for a Medication Safety pamphlet on medication safety tips.

 

Click here for a Medication Safety card.

 

Click here for the Drug & Poison Information Centre's Patient Information leaflet for information on how to poison-proof your home and for first aid procedures for poisoning.