Labelling Of Dispensed Medicines

Question 1

Why label medicines

Answer 1

Compley with labelling legislation
So we are able to track a medicinal product
Identify the issuer or medicinal product
For pharmacist to give communication about product- contents, how to take it

Question 2

What should appear on the dispensing label by law

Answer 2

The patients name 
Name and address of the Pharmacy    
The date of dispensing 
Name of the product 
Directions for use 
Precautions relating to the medicine 
Keep out of reach and sight of kids 
Quantity and form 
Strength of product