Using Medications Wisely

What’s in a Name? Know Your Drug Names by Heart
You can ensure that you’re getting the right medication by following these tips.

My Personal Medication Record
The best way to track medications and help your doctor and pharmacist is to create a "Personal Medication Record."

Over-the-Counter Safety Tips
Just because over-the-counter drugs are easy to buy doesn't mean they're not serious drugs with serious risks.

Over-the-Counter Drug Fact Labels
Over-the-counter drugs aren't harmless. How much do you understand about the Drug Facts label?

What You Can Do to Avoid Medication Errors
Steps you can take to avoid medication errors at the doctor’s office, pharmacy, and at home.

Traveling with Your Medicines
Planning for a trip needs to include planning for how you'll travel with your medicines.

Get To Know Your Pharmacist
Today it is up to you to take an active role in your health care. This includes getting more from your pharmacy visits.

Let’s Talk About Meds
These tips will help you manage your medications wisely for good health and safety. Also en espanol.

Medicines and You (Online Tutorial)
Become your own medication manager - in partnership with your doctor and pharmacist - and ensure that you use prescription drugs safely, and that they are effective for you.

Making Sure Your Medicines Help You, Not Hurt You
As we age, our bodies work harder to break down the medicines we take to provide the most health benefits.

Know Your Rx Options
AARP's online consumer guide helps you find effective and affordable drugs. Read about comparable drugs, compare prices and discuss with your doctor.

Your Blood Thinning Medicine Can Save Your Life
Question-and-answer guide to how a blood thinner can save your life.

AARP-Walgreens Alliance
Our alliance provides literature on the wise use of medications and sponsors community events in coordination with AARP state offices.

Echinacea 101
What the herb Echinacea is commonly used for and its side effects.

Gingko Biloba 101
What the herb Ginkgo biloba is commonly used for and side effects.

Ginseng 101
What the herb Ginseng is commonly used for and side effects.

Black Cohosh 101
What the herb Black cohosh is commonly used for and its side effects.

St. John’s Wort 101
What the herb St. John’s wort is commonly used for and side effects.

Saw Palmetto 101
What the herb Saw palmetto is commonly used for and its side effects.

Milk Thistle 101
What the herb Milk Thistle is commonly used for and side effects.

Evening Primrose Oil 101
What the herb Evening Primrose is commonly used for and its side effects.

Herbs at a Glance: Garlic, Soy, and Cranberry
What the herb garlic, soy, and cranberry supplements are commonly used for and side effects.

Health Conditions
Your source for reliable, easy-to-use information designed to help you take charge of your health. Learn about conditions, treatments, healthy living, quality care and more.

Research Your Health (Online Tutorial)
Taking charge of your own health means learning how to do research. In this AARP free online seminar, we’ll explore four web sites where research is reliable and easier.

Health Publications Order Form
An online form to order AARP Health & Wellness booklets and brochures.