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"Adverse Drug Reactions are the 6th leading cause of death in the United States."(Gallagher, P., Barry, P., O’Mahony, D, 2007)
“Preventable home drug administration errors led to 700,000 emergency room visits and 95,000 rehospitalizations."(Weisbart, 2006)
“The United States spends as much money to treat the complications of home medication errors as we do to purchase all the medication in the US."(Consumer Health Information, 2008)
On a personal level, the cost of going to the hospital ($7,500 and up) or staying in an assisted living facility ($200/day and up) only adds to the stress felt by patients and family members.
My Medicine Manager is a tool designed to help manage your drugs, allowing you to avoid hospital stays, improve your overall health, and stay at home longer.
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