Consumer Resource

From the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)

Acetaminophen is found in more than 600 different prescription and over-the-counter medicines, including pain relievers, fever reducers, and sleep aids as well as cough, cold, and allergy medicines. During this cold and flu season, make sure you Know Your Dose.

Learn more at http://knowyourdose.org/

www.knowyourdose.org

Do you know if your medicines contain acetaminophen? Learn where to look on your over-the-counter and prescription medicine labels to find out.

NM Enrollment Days for Medicare Part D & Extra Help (LIS)

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)/ State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has scheduled a series of enrollment days throughout the state to assist individuals who want to switch their plan, or newly enroll into a Medicare prescription drug plan or Medicare Health Plan. Screening for Extra Help to assist with paying for prescription drug costs will also be provided.

Each event is free and open to the public.

Please bring your prescriptions, or a list of all medications you take including the full name of the drug, the strength and the dosage. If you cannot attend one of the enrollment events please contact the ADRC at 1-800-432-2080 for assistance.

Click here for a list of the enrollment days in your community!

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Links for Consumer Resource

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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AHRQ Treatment Guides

Get helpful free information about different health conditions and treatment options from the Effective Health Care Program of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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Healthcare 411 is an audio series created by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This series provides cutting-edge health information for consumers and clinicians based on AHRQ's latest research.

www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov

AHRQ has significant resources for clinicians and for consumers on their website!

http://www.ahrq.gov/