Medication literacy series. Prescription drug container labels

Medication literacy series. Prescription drug container labels

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Alternate Title(s):
Prescription drug container labels
Series Title(s):
Fact sheet (Public Policy Institute (AARP(Organization))
Author(s):
McSpadden, James, author
Contributor(s):
AARP (Organization), issuing body.
Public Policy Institute (AARP (Organization)), issuing body.
Publication:
Washington, DC : AARP Public Policy Institute, November 2022
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Drug Labeling -- methods
Drug Labeling -- standards
Health Literacy
Prescription Drugs
Aged
Consumer Product Safety
Health Policy
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Prescription drug container labels are a key source of information for consumers about the safe and proper use of medications. Low medication literacy can make deciphering information from a prescription drug container label difficult. The elements on prescription drug container labels vary due to inconsistent state regulation. Consumer-centered improvements to the style, organization and content of prescription drug container labels can lead to greater standardization, help consumers manage their medications, and reduce medication errors.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY-NC-ND license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (7 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
9918591683006676 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918591683006676