THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1200 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1200 HEALTH AFFAIRS 17 Jan 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (M&RA) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (M&RA) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (M&RA) COMMANDER,...
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THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1200 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1200 HEALTH AFFAIRS 17 Jan 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (M&RA) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (M&RA) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (M&RA) COMMANDER, JOINT TASK FORCE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL SUBJECT: Service Review of Mefloquine Prescribing Practices Some deploying Service members have been provided mefloquine for malaria prophylaxis without appropriate documentation in their medical records and without proper screening for contraindications. In addition, not all individuals have been provided the required mefloquine medication guide and wallet information card, as required by the Food and Drug Administration. Providing our Service members with the highest quality care is one of the most important things we do; thus, it is incumbent upon us to ensure our Service members are appropriately screened and informed about the medicines they are taking, and we must accurately rec
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