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Adverse Medicine Events Line.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Using medicines, herbal medicines and vitamin preparations wisely, Multicultural Communication, NSW Health. More information here.
- Prevention of poisoning , Victorian Poisons Information Centre. More information here.
- Second National Report on Patient Safety. Improving Medication Safety, 2002, Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care. More information here.
- Stockley's Drug Interactions, 2008, Eighth edition, Ed. Baxter K, Medicines Complete. More information here.
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