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Last Updated
May 7, 2009
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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.


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"Talk About Prescriptions" Month – 2008
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NCPIE Report Adherence Action Plan
Enhancing Prescription Medicine Adherence: A National Action Plan (PDF)
Media Advisory (PDF)

Fact Sheets
  • 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
www.bemedwise.org
Medicine Safety:
A Toolkit for Families