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AL HJR4
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
2/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Johnson
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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
Full Bill Text
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