Labelling Flashcards
Provision of ADEQUATE INFORMATION and ACCURATE IDENTIFICATION of the pre-packaged for and drugs
Labeling
Labeling is a
VERY IMPORTANT FEATURE of a finished product
A display of WRITTEN, PRINTED or GRAPHIC MATTER upon the immediate container
Label
Everything found on the package should serve a
Purpose
Items used or attached to BIND, CLOSE or CONTAIN the drug preparation in the final form.
Packaging material
13 digit barcode is for
Primary
Secondary
14 digit barcode is for
Tertiary
Arrangement in the barcode
Country code
Company code
Product code
Check digit
Each barcode has a
Single keeping unit (SKU)
Is medical devices INCLUDED as a drug or drug product?
No
What does drug or drug product include
Herbal or traditional products listed in PNDF
Drug or drug product is also known as
Finished product
Ready to be SOLD and MARKETED
Finished product
Parts of a label
Principal display panel
Information panel
Portion of the label most likely to be SEEN by the consumer
Principal display panel
PDPs percentage of the surface area
40%
PDP is also known as the
Customary view
Right or left of PDP
Information panel
A PRIMARY LABEL where all information except PDP is contained
Information panel
PDP includes
Rx symbol
Generic name
Dosage strength
Dosage form
Pharmacologic category
MAH
Net content
Information panel contains
Formulation
Indication
Contraindications, warnings, precautions
Mode of administration/directions for use
Batch/lot number
Manufacture/expiration date
Registration number
(Rx)
Storage conditions
HEIGHT of the Rx symbol
Not less than 1/5 of the PDP height
Rx symbol should be printed using
Contrasting color
Has the HIGHEST POINT size
Generic name