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NATIONAL AND REGIONAL RESOURCES

Taking Medicines Safely as You Age, from the National Institute on Aging.

Medications Work Differently in Older Adults.  This may mean that medications can stay in your body longer. So, an older adult may need a lower dose of the medication or a different medication that is safer.  From Health in Aging.

4 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
Learn how to use medicines safely and avoid unwanted side effects and interactions as you age, from the FDA.

Information on Drugs, Herbs and Supplements: MedlinePlus 
MedlinePlus provides information on drugs and over-the-counter medication. Individuals can search for a medication by generic or brand name and check side effects, special precautions, and dosage.
 
Your Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (PDF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provide a booklet that informs the public on prescription drug coverage.

My Medicine List (PDF)
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists provides a document to help older adults and caregivers keep track of medications, over the counter drugs and supplements; and give essential drug information to healthcare professionals.

DailyMed
DailyMed provides FDA package inserts for prescription medications. Individuals can search by drug name or drug class.

Drug Information Portal
The Drug Information Portal provides summaries of information for over 76,000 drugs, using information from several drug databases including MedlinePlus.