AZ SCR1015

Proclaims February 2017 as Self-Care Month in Arizona to recognize the importance of self-care practices and healthy lifestyle choices.

Acknowledges that over-the-counter medicines are safe and effective for treating minor acute and chronic health conditions and are approved by the FDA.

Notes that every dollar spent on over-the-counter medicines saves the U.S. health care system $6-7 annually, totaling $102 billion in annual savings.

Supports consumer empowerment through development of new over-the-counter medicines and appropriate conversion of prescription medicines to nonprescription status.

Recognizes that self-care reduces unnecessary medical visits, burden on health care practitioners, and reliance on health care services while improving public health outcomes.