CO SJR010

Declares February 2015 as "Self-Care Month" in Colorado to recognize the importance of self-care practices and health awareness among citizens

Affirms that over-the-counter medicines approved by the FDA are safe and effective for treating minor acute and chronic health conditions including pain, colds, and allergies

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

Encourages consumers, health care practitioners, policymakers, and regulators to promote the benefits of self-care and communicate its value in reducing unnecessary medical visits and health care system costs

Supports increased consumer empowerment through development of new nonprescription medicines and appropriate switching of prescription medicines to nonprescription status