[Nfbc-info] Legislative Issue: Tiny Print on Prescription Bottles

[Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC]

When is the deadline? Lighthouse will get on this.

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On Feb 25, 2010, at 10:33 AM, Bryan Bashin <bashin at calweb.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> A national effort to ensure that prescription medicines have labels  
> of at least 12 point type is underway.  This is an extremely useful  
> pharmacy practice for seniors and those with usable vision.   
> However, in spite of the recommendation of their own study, the  
> California State Board of Pharmacy may very well vote in a few days  
> not to require normal-ssize type on prescription medications.
>
> Our legislative effort and our members may be able to help by urging  
> the Board of Pharmacy to adopt the 12-point proposal if we act now  
> via email and with personal representation during the hearing.
>
> Details below.
>
> .
>
>
> https://secure.consumersunion.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2229
>
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