Contacts
Adverse Medicine Events Line
You can call the Adverse Medicine Events Line for independent, accurate and evidence-based information if you suspect that your medicine is causing a problem. This is not an emergency line. It operates Monday to Friday 9am–5pm AEST (except on NSW public holidays).
1300 MEDICINE
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review Implementation Advisory Group (IAG) Secretariat
The Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group Secretariat provides support to the Implementation Advisory Group. This Group is established to provide advice to the Government on the implementation of recommendations proposed through the Health Technology Assessment Review.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
healthdirect helpline
Call this number to speak to a registered nurse about your health concerns. It can help if you're not sure if you should see a doctor or manage your condition at home. The healthdirect helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Healthdirect Australia
Hospital and chemotherapy medication charts
Contact us for if you have questions about hospital medication charts or electronic chemotherapy medication charts.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
HTA Co-design Working Group Secretariat
Contact the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Co-design Working Group for more information about the co-design of an Enhanced Consumer Engagement Process.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Life Saving Drugs Program Expert Panel secretariat
Contact the secretariat with enquiries relating to the Panel, including new listing applications.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Life Saving Drugs Program contact
Contact us with enquiries about the Life Saving Drugs Program, including general program information, patient eligibility, and the ordering or delivery of medicines.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Medicines Line
Contact Medicines Line on 1300 MEDICINE for information on prescription, over-the-counter and other medicines (including complementary medicines). Calls are answered by registered pharmacists. The service is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm AEST (excluding NSW public holidays).
Medicines Line
1300 MEDICINE
National Medical Stockpile contact
Contact the National Medical Stockpile for information about accessing the Australian Government's strategic reserve of drugs, vaccines, antidotes and protective equipment for use in national health emergencies.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
National Medicines Policy contact
Contact us to learn more about the National Medicines Policy (NMP).
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
National Residential Medication Chart contact
Contact us for if you have questions about the paper and electronic National Residential Medication Chart (NRMC) and the electronic NRMC (eNRMC) trial.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) approved suppliers
Contact us to enquire about applications for approval or the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) approved suppliers – Ministerial discretion
Contact us to enquire about requests for Ministerial discretion under section 90A of the National Health Act 1953.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) contact
Contact us for information about medicines and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Pharmacy Trial Program contact
Contact us for more information about the Pharmacy Trial Program.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Poisons Information Centre
Call this number if you think someone has taken an overdose, made an error with medicine or been poisoned. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia.
NSW Poisons Information Centre
Remote Area Aboriginal Health Services Program contact
Contact us for more information about the Remote Area Aboriginal Health Services Program.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Smartraveller
Visit the Smartraveller website regularly to check for international developments and subscribe to updates.
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Consular assistance
Take Home Naloxone program administrator contact
Contact the Take Home Naloxone program administrator for information on how to take part in and register for the Take Home Naloxone program. You can call from 9 am to 8 pm AEST Monday to Friday.
Australian Healthcare Associates
Take Home Naloxone program contact
For more information about the Take Home Naloxone program.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is Australia's regulatory authority for therapeutic goods such as medicines, medical devices, and diagnostic tests. Phone line hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (AEST, excluding public holidays).
Therapeutic Goods Administration
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