Remediation of medication error : salience of labeling
By: Naik, Jivika
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Contributor(s): Bobade, Chandrashekhar.
Publisher: Mumbai Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science 2021Edition: Vol.53(4), April.Description: 12-13p.Subject(s): PHARMACEUTICSOnline resources: Click here
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Pharma timesSummary: Over The Counter (OTC) medication labels are not given due importance despite consistently being the primary approach for minor
ailments. Drug label errors can be a major cause of patient morbidity, mortality and medico-legal liabilities of medical practitioners.
Upgraded labeling, integrating medico-legal significance and simple, effective and comprehensive communication is the key element in
minimizing errors. In a world where innovation is actively sought out, remedial measures must be taken to include bar-code generated
labels, color coding and increasing legibility of labels. The objective of this study was to appraise if OTC drug labels are fulfilling a
‘consumer-focused’ approach by increasing patient compliance and avoiding adverse drug reactions in a plethora of cases.
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Over The Counter (OTC) medication labels are not given due importance despite consistently being the primary approach for minor
ailments. Drug label errors can be a major cause of patient morbidity, mortality and medico-legal liabilities of medical practitioners.
Upgraded labeling, integrating medico-legal significance and simple, effective and comprehensive communication is the key element in
minimizing errors. In a world where innovation is actively sought out, remedial measures must be taken to include bar-code generated
labels, color coding and increasing legibility of labels. The objective of this study was to appraise if OTC drug labels are fulfilling a
‘consumer-focused’ approach by increasing patient compliance and avoiding adverse drug reactions in a plethora of cases.
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