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Last Updated
September 12, 2008
WELCOME to the
National Council on Patient Information and Education
One of the original patient safety coalitions, NCPIE works to advance the
safe, appropriate use of medicines through enhanced communication.


NEW!
Coming in October...
"Talk About Prescriptions" Month – 2008

Are You "MEDICINE SMART?"
Not Worth the Risk Even if it's Legal
NCPIE/SAMSHA national campaign addresses teen Rx drug abuse

TALKING TO YOUR KIDS about prescription drug abuse

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: They can help but also hurt

Fact Sheet
Understanding Prescription Assistance Programs

For more details, click on the links below.
(HTML | PDF)

Tips on Safe Storage and Disposal of Your Prescription Medicines (Color | Black & White)

www.mustforseniors.org
Medication Use Safety Training (MUST) for Seniors
NCPIE Report
Adherence Action Plan
Enhancing Prescription Medicine Adherence: A National Action Plan
www.bemedwise.org