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This website is your central hub for all resources for consumers and carers. You can find clear and trustworthy information on specific topics that help you:

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About HCCA QUM

The Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) is part of the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance. Our goal is to help Australians make safe and wise choices about their medicine under the Using Medicines for Better Health grant. We focus on:

Supporting consumer health literacy

Improving the use of medicines in Australia

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New Resources

Stay up to date with our latest resources.

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How to use gel – menopausal hormone therapy

On this page, you can find out how to use menopausal hormone therapy gel, including step-by-step instructions and tips for safe and effective use.

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How to use patches – menopausal hormone therapy

On this page, you can find out how to use menopausal hormone therapy patches, including step-by-step instructions and tips for safe and effective use.

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How to use vaginal oestrogen cream – menopausal hormone therapy

On this page, you can find out how to use vaginal oestrogen (estrogen) cream. This information includes step-by-step instructions and tips for safe and effective use.

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Quality use of Medicines Alliance

Helping consumers and health professionals make safe and wise decisions about medicines and diagnostics.
Funded by the Australian Government through the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program.

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