Monday, November 21, 2005

AARP online consumer guide for effective and safe perscription drugs

http://www.aarp.org/health/comparedrugs/
The AARP has launched a new section on their main website called :

Effective and Safe Prescription Drugs


Are the most expensive drugs always the best? Not necessarily. AARP has developed this online consumer guide to help you find the effective and affordable drugs. Read about comparable drugs. Compare their prices. Then consult with your medical provider to choose the right drug for you — at the right price.

Look up a specific drug
or
Look up drugs for your health condition

Unbiased Information on Drug Safety, Effectiveness, and Cost
The conclusions presented on this Web site are based on an independent review and assessment of the available medical evidence undertaken by the Drug Effectiveness Review Project of Oregon Health and Science University's Center for Evidence-based Policy. The Project's reports provide a unique, unbiased basis for helping to choose the right prescription drug. Read more about the research.

prepared by Medical consultant: Allen Douma, M.D.

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