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For More Information about safe and appropriate use of medications, we've included links to some helpful publications, as well as a number of other resources. Additional tips and materials are also available at www.talkaboutrx.org and www.bemedwise.org.
Remember to check the MUST for Seniors™ web site, www.mustforseniors.org, regularly for updates.
Publications
AARP
"Medicines Made Easy: Things you need to know about managing your medicines but
were afraid to ask."
Food and Drug Administration
"Medication Use and Older Adults"
"As You Age ... A Guide to Aging, Medicines, and Alcohol"
"Medicines and You: A Guide for Older Adults"
"Preventing Serious Drug Interactions"
Resources
AARP
(888) OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277)
www.aarp.org/health
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
www.ascp.com/consumers/
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(301) 427-1364
www.ahrq.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(800) 311-3435
www.cdc.gov
Medicare
(800) MEDICARE (800) 633-4227
www.medicare.gov
National Council on Aging
(202) 479.1200
www.ncoa.org
National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)
www.talkaboutrx.org
www.bemedwise.org -- focus on over-the-counter medication safety
National Institute on Aging
(800) 222-2225
www.nia.nih.gov
www.nihseniorhealth.gov
National Library of Medicine
www.medlineplus.gov
Ohio State University
Senior Series Fact Sheets on Medication Use
www.hec.ohio-state.edu/famlife/aging/fsmed.htm
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
(888) 477-2669
https://www.pparx.org
The Peter Lamy Center for Drug Therapy and Aging
(410) 706-2434 (within MD)
(877) 706-2434 (toll-free outside MD)
www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/lamy
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(888) INFO-FDA (1-888) 463-6332
www.fda.gov
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