Safe Medication Use

Millions of people benefit from FDA-approved medicines. However, when medicines are not used correctly, they can cause serious injuries or even death. In 1999, the FDA Office of Women's Health established the "Use Medicines Wisely" initiative to educate women about safe medication use. The initiative includes outreach activities in communities across the country. You can help promote information to help keep women and their families safe: share our infographic, watch the video, and download our publications related to medicine use.

View infographic in different sizes		Safely using medication has never been more important, with the number of Americans using multiple prescription drugs growing each year. The graphic lists four simple steps you can take to promote the safe and proper use of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Visit our infographic page to see a larger image and learn more about safe medication use.



		The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women's Health has created a public service announcement (PSA) titled "Use Medicines Wisely". The PSA provides several tips to encourage the public to safely use their prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Other videos: Women and Diabetes (English and Spanish) ¡Nunca Más!Novela Health Series (Spanish) Expiration Dates Matter (English)

Download or order any of the free fact sheets and brochures listed on this page. Simply click on the link or go to the Free Publications website.

Medication Booklets

These booklets provide information on FDA-approved products for high blood pressure, depression, menopause, high cholesterol, birth control, HIV, and smoking cessation.

My Medicines: A Medicine Recordkeeper

Use the My Medicines brochure to help you keep track of the medicines you take. This brochure is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, and 10 Asian/Pacific Islander languages.