WHO Global Campaign: Medication Without Harm

Check out the World Health Organizations Global Campaign: Medication Without Harm which is designed to increase public awareness of the safety issues related to medication use and the need for safer medication practices. This campaign encourages everyone from doctors, pharmacists, caregivers and patients to take extra steps to know more about their medications, what they are for and how to safely use them. Get resources and find out more at:  https://www.who.int/patientsafety/medication-safety/campaign/en/ 

 

Medication Safety Awareness for the Blind Campagin

In October the Medication Safety Awareness for the Blind Campaign focuses on drawing awareness to the need for accessible prescription labeling at the pharmacy counter. Accessible prescription labels come in audible, large print, Braille, and dual language formats. Promotional and educational materials as well as social media resources are available all year round here.

 

Oregon Board of Pharmacy Publishes Official Rule Requiring Pharmacies to Provide Prescription Label Readers

 After some discussion, the Oregon Board of Pharmacy has published the final rule requiring pharmacies to notify patients that prescription readers are available and to provide the readers to patients who request one. This device is particularly vital for individuals who are visually impaired, blind or print impaired. 

The rule went into effect June 23, 2020 and is the culmination of state legislation that was enacted in 2019. 

For full details on the rule, as well as more, click here.