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Motorists To Be Warned Of Effects Of Medicines On Driving Ability
Mon, 11 Jan 2010

The Department of Transport has teamed up with high street retailer Boots to launch a new road safety drive.

The new THINK! campaign, which was announced by road safety minister Paul Clark last week, aims to raise awareness of the potential effects that prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can have on a person’s driving ability.

Under the new scheme, around one million leaflets will be distributed through the 2,600 Boots stores in the UK. Boots will also label medicine bags with stickers advising motorists to check with their pharmacist or doctor that it is safe to drive while taking their medication .

Commenting on the campaign, Mr Clarke said: "It is not just illegal drugs which can affect your driving. Some medicines may cause drowsiness and impair judgement, increasing the risk of an accident ."

"That is why we are raising awareness of the potential effects of over-the-counter and prescription medicines on driving ability with this new campaign and I am delighted that Boots UK is helping us to get this message direct to their customers."

Paul Bennett, Boots professional standards director and superintendent pharmacist, commented: "It is vital that anyone taking medicine follows the instructions properly and continues to take their course."

"However, people also need to take into account the potential effects their medicine may have on their ability to drive."

"We hope that providing additional information when people collect medicines will prompt them to find out more from their doctor or pharmacist."
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