Information on Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drugs FAQ
What is a prescription & how does it work?
A prescription is a legal document that health practitioners write for a pharmacist to dispense a specific medicine. You can’t legally obtain prescription-only medicines without that document. You need a prescription for medicines that have higher risks, such as: the potential for addiction or misuse.
How do I find out if a medication is a prescription?
Check inside the medication box. Contact the pharmaceutical company that made the medication. Call Medicines Line (Australia) on 1300 MEDICINE (633 424) for information on prescription medication and over-the-counter or complementary medicines.
What is a consumer medicine information leaflet?
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflets provide information about the medicine you are taking. Find out where to get a CMI and how to use them. You should tell your doctor or health professional about any problems with your medicine. It’s also helpful to report the problem to the TGA.
Where can I find drug information online?
Drugs.com is the most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. Providing free, peer-reviewed, accurate and independent data on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products.
Prescription Drugs References
If you want to know more about Prescription Drugs, consider exploring links below:
What Is Prescription Drugs
- https://www.health.gov.au/topics/medicines/about-prescriptions
- https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/resource/guidance/prescription-medicines-overview
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2020-12-01/australias-most-commonly-prescribed-medicines-statins/12936626
- https://walrus.com/articles/what-is-a-prescription
- https://www.pbs.gov.au/info/about-the-pbs
- https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/prescription-medicines