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Free Consumer Information Kit Available to Pharmacists
On Poison Prevention Packaging
Free Consumer Information Kit Available to Pharmacists
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the government agency responsible for administering the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, has announced a new consumer information program that will be administered in part through the nation's pharmacies. The program is designed to inform older consumers and those suffering from handicaps that conventional packaging is available to them if they are unable to cope with child-resistant packaging. In a survey of its membership last year, the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice found that many of the problems related to the use of child-resistant packages occur in these two groups of patients (JAPhA, NS15, 502-505, 1975). Moreover, it was the opinion of pharmacists surveyed that a significant number of patients are unaware of their option to request noncomplying packaging, a right granted to patients and prescribers by Congress in the 1970 legislation. (For related letter on this subject, see page 170) APhA is cooperating with the Consumer Product Safety Commission in making available to pharmacists a kit to assist them in educating patients regarding their right to obtain conventional packaging if required. The CPSC-produced "Pharmacy Information Kit" contains a poster, a counter card, two pamphlets entitled "Poison
Prevention Packaging: What Pharmacists Should Know," and 50 pamphlets entitled "Poison Prevention Packaging: Alternatives for Older Consumers and the Handicapped."
You may obtain a kit without charge by requesting a "Pharmacist Information Kit" at the following address-"Non-Complying Packaging," U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207.
Notice to Authors
Biographies and Photographs
Manuscripts are usually reviewed by two referees before the editor of the Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association makes a final publication decision. Any article that has been presented before any organization other than APhA or its subdivisions must be accompanied by that organization's written approval for publication in the Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association. It is understood that manuscripts submitted have not been published previously and have not been submitted for publication consideration elsewhere.
Authors are requested to supply biographical data and a black-and-white portrait photograph with the manuscript. All photographs are to be mailed flat, and not folded, rolled or with paper clips attached.
article, name of publisher or publication, location of publisher, volume number, page number and year of publication. Following are examples for individual referencesReference to articles: 1. Lofholm, P. W., O-t-c Ophthalmic Products, Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, NS 10, 497 (1968) Reference to books: 1. Coleman, J. S. Katz, E., and Menzel, H., Medical Innovation: A Diffusion Study, Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., 59 (1966)
Style All manuscripts must be typed doublespace on one side only of 8 %-by-11 inch paper. An original ribbon copy plus three carbons or photocopies must be supplied. Use capital and lower case letters. No manuscript should be typed in all capital letters or contain any underlined words or sections.
Vol. NS 16, No.4, April 1976
Drawings and Illustrations Wherever possible, authors should supply original artwork (not copies) of drawings or illustrations to be used with the article. Illustrations and drawings with captions must be mailed flat, and not folded, rolled or with paper clips attached. Tables, illustrations and drawings must be referred to in the text of the manuscript. Any illustrations from secondary sources which are covered by a copyright must be accompanied by a letter from the copyright holder granting permission to reproduce. References All book and article references should be submitted in the following order-author's surname and initials, title of book or
Proofs and Reprints Authors will receive galley proofs for correction when their articles are set in type. Authors are requested to answer any questions which appear on the galleys. Unnecessary alterations on galleys must be avoided. Page proofs will not be provided. Reprint order forms will be sent with the galley proofs.
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Free Consumer Information Kit Available to Pharmacists
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the government agency responsible for administering the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, has announced a new consumer information program that will be administered in part through the nation's pharmacies. The program is designed to inform older consumers and those suffering from handicaps that conventional packaging is available to them if they are unable to cope with child-resistant packaging. In a survey of its membership last year, the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice found that many of the problems related to the use of child-resistant packages occur in these two groups of patients (JAPhA, NS15, 502-505, 1975). Moreover, it was the opinion of pharmacists surveyed that a significant number of patients are unaware of their option to request noncomplying packaging, a right granted to patients and prescribers by Congress in the 1970 legislation. (For related letter on this subject, see page 170) APhA is cooperating with the Consumer Product Safety Commission in making available to pharmacists a kit to assist them in educating patients regarding their right to obtain conventional packaging if required. The CPSC-produced "Pharmacy Information Kit" contains a poster, a counter card, two pamphlets entitled "Poison
Prevention Packaging: What Pharmacists Should Know," and 50 pamphlets entitled "Poison Prevention Packaging: Alternatives for Older Consumers and the Handicapped."
You may obtain a kit without charge by requesting a "Pharmacist Information Kit" at the following address-"Non-Complying Packaging," U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207.
Notice to Authors
Biographies and Photographs
Manuscripts are usually reviewed by two referees before the editor of the Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association makes a final publication decision. Any article that has been presented before any organization other than APhA or its subdivisions must be accompanied by that organization's written approval for publication in the Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association. It is understood that manuscripts submitted have not been published previously and have not been submitted for publication consideration elsewhere.
Authors are requested to supply biographical data and a black-and-white portrait photograph with the manuscript. All photographs are to be mailed flat, and not folded, rolled or with paper clips attached.
article, name of publisher or publication, location of publisher, volume number, page number and year of publication. Following are examples for individual referencesReference to articles: 1. Lofholm, P. W., O-t-c Ophthalmic Products, Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, NS 10, 497 (1968) Reference to books: 1. Coleman, J. S. Katz, E., and Menzel, H., Medical Innovation: A Diffusion Study, Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., 59 (1966)
Style All manuscripts must be typed doublespace on one side only of 8 %-by-11 inch paper. An original ribbon copy plus three carbons or photocopies must be supplied. Use capital and lower case letters. No manuscript should be typed in all capital letters or contain any underlined words or sections.
Vol. NS 16, No.4, April 1976
Drawings and Illustrations Wherever possible, authors should supply original artwork (not copies) of drawings or illustrations to be used with the article. Illustrations and drawings with captions must be mailed flat, and not folded, rolled or with paper clips attached. Tables, illustrations and drawings must be referred to in the text of the manuscript. Any illustrations from secondary sources which are covered by a copyright must be accompanied by a letter from the copyright holder granting permission to reproduce. References All book and article references should be submitted in the following order-author's surname and initials, title of book or
Proofs and Reprints Authors will receive galley proofs for correction when their articles are set in type. Authors are requested to answer any questions which appear on the galleys. Unnecessary alterations on galleys must be avoided. Page proofs will not be provided. Reprint order forms will be sent with the galley proofs.
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