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New medication safety group organized

Patient Safety Monitor Alert, April 7, 2004

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The National Consumers League (NCL), a consumer advocacy group, has joined forces with more than 60 patient safety organizations and physician and pharmacy groups to create SOS Rx, a coalition designed to make medication use safer for patients, particularly senior citizens. 

The Web site, http://www.sosrx.org, will offer information about upcoming educational campaigns such as the safe use of anticoagulants and the advantages of e-prescribing.
"There is a safety gap in our healthcare system and in useful information for the consumer who may be taking several medications," said Linda Golodner, NCL president. "Every consumer needs to be aware of risks, including prescribing errors and dangerous interactions, and how a lack of doctor-patient communication can adversely impact health or the health of your family."
 
SOS Rx was funded initially by an educational grant from Express Scripts. The coalition hopes to create behavior changes among patients through educational efforts and changes to the healthcare system through advocacy.
 
For more information about SOS Rx, visit the Web site listed above or contact the NCL's communications department at media@nclnet.org or 202-835-3323.

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