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AL HJR4

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

2/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 2017 as Self-Care Awareness Month in Alabama
  • Affirms that over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are FDA-approved as safe and effective for treating minor acute and chronic health conditions including pain, colds, and allergies
  • Notes that every dollar spent on OTC medicines saves the U.S. health care system $6-7 dollars annually, totaling $102 billion in annual savings
  • Acknowledges that appropriate self-care reduces unnecessary medical visits and eases the burden on health care practitioners
  • Encourages consumers, health care providers, policymakers, and regulators to promote the benefits of self-care and appropriate use of nonprescription medicines

Legislative Description

Self-Care Awareness Month, February 2017, recognized

Resolutions, Designation

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 4:45 p.m. on February 21, 2017.

2/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules2/14/2017
Rules2/7/2017

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