What you need to know about common colds

Common colds are caused by viruses and usually get better on their own in 5 to 7 days. Antibiotics work on bacteria, not the viruses which cause common colds. Antibiotics won't help a cold get better faster or stop it from getting worse, and they won't stop a cold from spreading to others. The best treatment is to rest, treat the symptoms, and see your doctor or pharmacist if it gets worse. To find out more, visit the National Prescribing Service Common colds need common sense website, where information is available for consumers and health professionals.

Please navigate the following pages to find out more about WATAG and its committees, or contact us.

Western Australian Therapeutics Advisory Group - WATAG

• About WATAG
• Publications and Guidelines
• Terms of Reference [PDF 108KB]
• Members of WATAG
• Formulary Workshop (28 April 2008)

Western Australian Drug Evaluation Panel - WADEP

• About WADEP
• Making a Submission
• WADEP Outcomes
• Terms of Reference [PDF 104KB]
• Members of WADEP

Western Australian Psychotropic Drugs Committee - WAPDC

• About WAPDC
• Guidelines and Information
• Terms of Reference [PDF 66KB]
• Members of WAPDC

Western Australian Medication Safety Group - WAMSG

• About WAMSG
• Publications
• Current Projects
• Annual Medication Safety Symposium
• Terms of Reference [PDF 100KB]
• Members of WAMSG

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