On the following pages you have the opportunity to learn more about the different types of medicines, their correct use, storage and disposal.

Types of medicines

Here you will find a list and a short description of the various types of medicinal products:

• Classification guide for cell and tissue products
• Generics and biosimilars
• Recombinant proteins
• Vaccines
• Herbal medicinal products and homeopathic products
• Veterinary medicinal products

Administration of medicines

Here you will find important information on how to take or use your medicinal product.

• Information on how to take your medicine
• Interactions with other medicines and food
• Use of adrenaline auto-injectors
• Use of transdermal patches

Package leaflet

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• Visually impaired patients
• Off-label use

Prescription/Non-prescription requirements

Ability to drive

Medication allergies

Doping

Expiry date and storage of medicines

Disposal of medicinal products