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Buying medicines online

Buying medicines online may seem to have advantages, but there are lots of risks too. Find out more about buying medicines online here.

Scheduling of medicines and poisons

The scheduling of medicines is a national classification system that controls how medicines and poisons are made availiable to the public.

Medicine recalls

Medicines may be recalled for a range of reasons. Learn who regulates medicine recalls, what to do if a medicine is recalled and where to return it.

Smoking and vaping during pregnancy

Find out how smoking and vaping can affect your fertility and pregnancy. Quitting smoking will give your baby the best start in life.

Medicines to treat nicotine dependence

Learn how over the counter and prescription medicines, along with professional quit smoking services, can help you to quit smoking.

Quitting smoking and vaping

Quitting smoking and vaping will improve your health and reduce any health risks, such as cancer. Learn about the different methods like NRT.

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