Readers' Mail: Many Seniors Over-prescribed

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Readers' Mail: Many Seniors Over-prescribed

Many seniors are over-prescribed. Seniors should take the responsibility to inform their doctors of what drugs they are taking to reduce negative drug interactions. Doctors and their patients can participate in the "indigent patient program." Drugs can be provided free through your doctor. Doctors can call 1-800-PMA-INFO or write: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, 1100 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005.

This article first appeared in Volume 4, Issue 10 of "The Social Security and Medicare Advisor" newsletter (October/1999). To receive future editions of "The Advisor" in its special, free e-mail version, please click here.