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An Interdisciplinary Look at Labeling Changes to OTC Analgesics and the Implications for Patient Care
Adults 65 years of age and older use more prescription and over-the-counter medications than any other demographic group and are significantly more likely to experience an adverse drug reaction than younger adults. This publication provides an overview of the need for a thorough evaluation, development of a care plan, and details about nonprescription treatment options.
The publication focuses on an analysis of safety risks associated with OTC analgesics, including cardiovascular risks, gastrointestinal risks, and renal risks. Information from national and international treatment guidelines for the use of OTC analgesics in older adults, and details regarding recent labeling changes for OTC analgesics, is provided.
Key messages from the Food and Drug Administration’s Safe Use Initiative, which has addressed several issues relating to the use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs, are also shared. Additionally, the issue provides guidance to clinicians regarding how to educate older adults to use OTC analgesics appropriately and safely. This publication was developed by GSA and supported by by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
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Previous Issues
An Interdisciplinary Look at Recent FDA Policy Changes for Acetaminophen and the Implications for Patient Care
This special publication aims to ensure that researchers, practitioners, educators, and policy makers are aware of major policy issues at federal, state, and local levels that impact the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pain, as well as the social and practical supports required by older adults with pain.
This issue of From Policy to Practice describes the background of acetaminophen use and overdose in the United States, the prevalence and consequences of overdose, the response by the FDA, and actions that practitioners and researchers can take to reduce the risk of acetaminophen overdose among older adults.
We believe that this issue in our From Policy to Practice series will assist you in better understanding the complex interplay between policy and care for older adults with pain, who are often vulnerable and in need of multifaceted interventions and assistance. We wish to acknowledge the insights and contributions of three GSA representatives from different member sections who shaped this publication, which was developed by GSA and supported by McNeil Consumer Healthcare.
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An Interdisciplinary Look at the Potential of Policy to Improve the Health of an Aging America: Focus on Pain
This special publication aims to ensure that researchers, practitioners, educators, and policy makers are aware of major policy issues at federal, state, and local levels that impact the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pain, as well as the social and practical supports required by older adults with pain.
This From Policy to Practice publication explores pain as a public health problem and takes a look at how various policies impact the care that is provided to patients in a range of practice settings. It also provides readers with an overview of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that address pain research, education, training, and clinical care, as well as steps taken to implement those provisions.
We believe that this inaugural issue in our From Policy to Practice series will assist you in better understanding the complex interplay between policy and clinical care for older adults with pain, who are often vulnerable and in need of multifaceted interventions and supports. This publication was developed by GSA and supported by Purdue Pharma.
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