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Reaching hispanic consumers with medication safety messages
1. Reaching Hispanic
Consumers with
Medication Safety
Messages
Alison Lemon
Public Health Educator
FDA Office of Women’s Health
2. • Video Novela Series
• Show Pitfalls of
Medication Misuse
• Provide Medication
Safety Tips
• Use drama to convey
key messages
3. Key Messages
• Keep a Record – Make a list of the medicines you
take.
• Ask Questions – Talk to your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
• Read the Label – Know the drug name, dosage,
schedule
• Avoid Problems – Use your medicines as
directed. Do not share your prescriptions.