Category list : Drug labelling
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Emollient packaging should include fire risk warning, says MHRA
People who use emollient creams to treat dry and itchy skin conditions should be warned about the potential fire hazard, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has said.
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MHRA issues drug alert after drugs mislabelled
Pharmacists have been warned to be aware of possible wrong labelling on a number of batches of drugs including medicines to treat epilepsy, anxiety and depression.
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Government outlines plans to print price of drugs on dispensing labels Subscription
The Department of Health has begun consulting on its proposal to include the cost of drugs to the NHS on dispensing labels.
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Medication barcoding system tested in Welsh care homes improves patient safety Subscription
A pilot project trialling a barcoding system for dispensed medicines administered in care homes in Wales has shown that the system saves staff time, improves patient safety and reduces medicines waste.
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Labelling price of medicines won’t solve the real problem
Putting the price of a medicine on the packet may not improve medicines adherence and may have unintended consequences, writes Paul Gimson.
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Guidance clarifies new rules for pharmacies selling poisons and chemicals Subscription
Changes in legislation prompt the RPS to publish guidance for pharmacists.
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One in five cannot read small print on medicine labels Subscription
One in five people in the United Kingdom cannot read medicine labels because the print is too small, according to the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB).
