In Brief: Women's medicine use
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Women's medicine use: Nationwide campaign initiated by FDA to educate women, as families' primary caregivers, about how to use medicines correctly. The grassroots campaign targets women over 45 and will provide information about preventing drug interactions, following directions, keeping track of medication regimens and soliciting professional advice. FDA's Office of Women's Health is working with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, consumer organizations, women's groups, health care providers, health institutions and government agencies to create the program, which includes brochures in English and Spanish, a 15-city tour and workshops in rural communities and Indian reservations...