• As we get older we take more medicines

• Asking questions about medicines helps us to use them safely and effectively

• Some people, particulary those in the oldest age groups, need to be encouraged to ask questions about their medicines

• Confusion about medicines can lead to inappropriate use of medicines, which is potentially dangerous to patients and costly to the NHS

Organisations Involved in the Asking About Medicines as You Get Older Project Group:

• Alzheimer's Society
• National Osteoporosis Society
• International Glaucoma Association
• Diabetes UK
• Long-term Medical Conditions Alliance
• British Lung Foundation
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• Age Concern England
• Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee
• Parkinson's Disease Society
• Carers UK
• Association of Directors of Social Services
• NHS Direct

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