Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 classes of medicines?
A
- GSL
- P
- POM
2
Q
Why are medicines reclassified?
A
- Provides pharmacists with a larger range of medicines to select from to treat patients
- Growing confidence in a medicinal product
- May be restrictions relating to: max strength, route of admin, purpose of use/ use in a specific group, particular pharmaceutical form
- Max quantity that can be sold/ supplied
3
Q
Benefits of increasing OTC meds
A
- Quick relief of disorders
- Autonomy/ Self-care
- Rapid/ convenient access
4
Q
Barriers to increasing availability of OTC meds
A
- Side effect profile
- Possibility of misdiagnosis and delay of treatment
- Potential for harm from incorrect use
5
Q
What is the underlying principle for change in classification?
A
- Maximise timely access to effective medicines, while minimising risk of harm from inappropriate use
- Supporting evidence focusing on risk to the public
- Risk management: dose, duration, pack size and use
6
Q
Signs for potential misuse
A
- Lack of symptoms
- Rehearsed answers
- Impatient/ aggressive
- Opportunistic
- Wants specific products
- Paraphernalia
- Quantities
- Frequencies
