Year: 2019
Resolution Number: 7
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Amy Cox
Sponsor: Brent Oldham
On behalf of: Medical Student Section
Committee: E (Science and Education Affairs)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with pharmacies and other relevant stakeholders to advocate that medication disposal instructions be included with all prescriptions; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS encourage prescribers to inform patients about the importance of proper disposal of unused medications, as well as the dangers of sharing medications with friends and family.
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with pharmacies and other relevant stakeholders to advocate that medication disposal instructions be included with all prescriptions; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS encourage prescribers to inform patients about the importance of proper disposal of unused medications, as well as the dangers of sharing medications with friends and family.
Fiscal Note: $25,000 or more as this resolution directs MSMS to engage in legislative advocacy and education outreach.
Resolution: View PDF for Disposal Instructions for Unused Medications
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