NPS MedicineWise's 7th annual campaign has been announced with a focus on "Medicine misuse can happen to anyone".
Next week, 21 to 27 Aug, NPS is encouraging Australians to be "safe and wise with their medicines by taking them as directed".
Be Medicinewise Week will shine a light on medicine misuse and the many ways misuse can happen, the obvious, and not so obvious.
The week promotes the wise use of medicines and encourages all Australians to be proactive in taking their medicines safely.
There will be a highlight on potential traps with medicines such as taking them at the wrong time, in the wrong dose, in unsafe ways such as cutting tabs or opening capsules, sharing with family or friends, mixing medicines or taking them with other drugs such as alcohol.
NPS MedicineWise ceo Dr Lynn Weekes said, "We want all Australians to be aware that misusing prescription and over-the-counter medicines can potentially cause harm".
Free resource materials are available for download at nps.org.au/bemedicinewise.
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