While they may be useful for some situations, the references are intended to be an available tool for use by practitioners only when considered appropriate for the respective consumer’s needs and circumstances. They do not replace other comprehensive resources and sound clinical consultation.
Medicines Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Download health resources to use in your clinic or pharmacy:
Lung and breathing problems - Could it be COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Action Plan
Antibiotic Shortages Factsheet - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Clinician
Antibiotic Shortages Factsheet - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Consumer
A medicines review in your home
Problems from your medicines
5 Questions to ask about your medicines
Medicines for depression
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Hypertension Flipchart (Good Medicines Better Health)
Medicines for high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors)
Medicines for high blood pressure (Angiotensin receptor blockers)
Medicines for high blood pressure (Beta blockers)
Medicines for high blood pressure (Calcium channel blockers)
Medicines for high blood pressure (Thiazide diuretics)
Medicines for long lasting (chronic) pain
Medicines for short-term (acute) pain Paracetamol
Medicines for short-term (acute) pain Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs)
Medicines for short-term (acute) pain Strong pain medicines (opioids)
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