Most adults misunderstand standard warnings on prescriptions

Replacing confusing language and icons on standard warnings labels for prescription medicine and listing only the most important warnings could make a big difference in how well patients understand the instructions that are critical to their health, according to a new study. More than half of adults misunderstand common standard drug warnings. Researchers worked with patients and graphic designers to simplify and redesign the confusing language and icons of warning labels.

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