CONGRESS TO CONSIDER ACCESSIBLE PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELING.

The article discusses the legislation authored by U.S. Representative Edward J. Markey. It notes that the legislation aims to provide visually impaired people the access to information about their prescription medications. In addition, it convenes a working group of pharmacy representatives, patient and consumer advocates to develop guidelines for pharmacists to address the needs of the blinds while taking into accounts the challenges faced by smaller pharmacies.