POM to P and P to GSL changes

Question 1

What is an example of a medicine classification change (2)

Answer 1

1. tamsulosin 400mcg capsules POM → P.
2. aciclovir cream P → GSL.

Question 2

Who gives information of medicine classification changes (4)

Answer 2

1. pharmacist
2. manufacturers’ representatives
3. publications through the post or online.
4. The pharmacist should be involved in the sale of the medicines which have been reclassified recently

Question 3

What is the importance of product knowledge (3)

Answer 3

1. You need to be able to tell customers what the product is
2. Need to tell patients how to use the product, or whether they can use it at all.
3. You also need to know how it meets the customer’s needs and whether they can use it with anything else they are taking.