Labelling

Question 1

How does the HMR on medicines optimisation apply to labelling?

Answer 1

If pharmacist consider that any of the 4. Name of product, 5. Direction for use, 6. BNF warning are inappropriate then they may change to appropriate one without contacting prescriber

Question 2

Where to place the label on containers? (Eye drops, inhaler, cream)

Answer 2

Original sealed packs

Cream/ ointment -on tube

Question 3

What are the 3 types of med that are exception for labelling packaging

Answer 3

Blister pack for MP
Small container eg eye drops
Radio-pharmaceuticals

Question 4

What does the schedule 27 of HMR states about info required on a pIL?

Answer 4

1) identify the product -NQSD, API and excipient, name n adress of MA holder
2) specify therapeutic indications
3) contra indications - warning
4) use age instructions
5) adverse effect
6) expiry (storage, date)
7) date of last leaflet revision

Question 5

Expiry dates for extemporaneously dispensed products normally last for how many week? (Recent, freshly prepared)

Answer 5

Recent 4 weeks expiry

Freshly 1 or 2 weeks expiry