Awareness of Safe Acetaminophen Use Is High—But More Education Is Needed, Especially for Older Adults Experiencing Chronic Pain

New research released today by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s (CHPA) Health In Hand Foundation shows that after 15 years of public education, more Americans know how to take medicines with acetaminophen safely

Washington, DC — May 22, 2025 —

Since 2010, the Health In Hand Foundation has conducted a nationwide tri-annual survey of consumers about their knowledge of acetaminophen safe use and the risks of misuse. The online survey also examined key measures of consumer behavior, such as reading the label for dosing directions and understanding the risks associated with exceeding the maximum daily dose.

This year’s research release comes during National Older Americans Month—a time to spotlight the unique health needs of people 65 and older. The 2025 nationwide survey shows that 75% of older adults experience chronic pain, reinforcing the need to provide education on the safe use of acetaminophen to manage ongoing pain symptoms.

Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition Introduces New Dosing Calculator for Safe Use During Cold and Flu Season

The free online resource will help people take their medicines safely and help avoid exceeding the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen, which can lead to liver damage

Washington, DC — November 21, 2024 —

Cold and flu season is here, and the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC) is committed to helping families treat their cough, cold, and flu symptoms safely. Today, the AAC launched the Know Your Dose Acetaminophen Dosing Calculator, a free online educational tool that provides consumers with information on how to safely use over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) products containing acetaminophen.

Americans Are in Pain but Smart About Pain Relief, New Research Shows

Awareness of acetaminophen safe use and the risks of using too much remains high, ongoing education critical to continued progress

WASHINGTON, DC – June 6, 2022 – New research released today by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation reveals Americans are in a lot of pain, but consumer awareness remains high when it comes to safely and effectively using over-the-counter (OTC) pain-reliever products containing the common drug ingredient acetaminophen, and knowing how to avoid the risks of accidental overdose and liver damage.

Read the full release at CHPA.org.

PatientPoint, CHPA Educational Foundation Team Up to Promote Acetaminophen Safety

Know Your Dose campaign on acetaminophen safety featured on PatientPoint engagement solutions in physician offices and hospitals nationwide

CINCINNATI and WASHINGTON – Aug. 6, 2020 – PatientPoint® and the CHPA Educational Foundation (CHPAEF) today announced a new point-of-care education campaign promoting the safe use of acetaminophen in the offices of more than 35,000 healthcare professionals and in more than 550 hospitals nationwide. The PatientPoint-CHPAEF campaign announced today marks the beginning of a new partnership between the organizations to promote over-the-counter (OTC) medicine safety at the point of care.

Read the full release at PR Newswire.

PatientPoint, CHPA Educational Foundation Team Up to Promote Acetaminophen Safety

Know Your Dose campaign on acetaminophen safety featured on PatientPoint engagement solutions in physician offices and hospitals nationwide

CINCINNATI and WASHINGTON – Aug. 6, 2020 – PatientPoint® and the CHPA Educational Foundation (CHPAEF) today announced a new point-of-care education campaign promoting the safe use of acetaminophen in the offices of more than 35,000 healthcare professionals and in more than 550 hospitals nationwide. The PatientPoint-CHPAEF campaign announced today marks the beginning of a new partnership between the organizations to promote over-the-counter (OTC) medicine safety at the point of care.

Read the full release at PR Newswire.