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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

RX Note

Labelling Requirements A ll dispensed medicine should be labelled according to the requirement stated by the law. NOTE: It is advisable for labels to be printed. Consequently, a patient-centred label strategy is introduced to promote appropriate medication use and adherence. 12 point and above).

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Labetalol batch recalled due to wrong dosage labelling

The Pharmacist

A batch of Labetalol 200mg tablets has been recalled as they are incorrectly labelled as 100mg tablets on the foil blister packaging. But the Medicines Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said that the actual tablets were 200g strength, consistent with the information on the outside of the box.

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The Comprehensive Science and Art of Pharmaceutical Drug Naming

Drug Patent Watch

Pharmaceutical drug names are more than just a label - they're a carefully crafted code that conveys essential information about the medication. From the prefix that indicates the type of active ingredient to the suffix that signals the dosage form, every letter and symbol has a specific meaning.

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Navigating the Generic Drug Approval Process: A Comprehensive Guide

Drug Patent Watch

Step 2: ANDA Filing Generic drug manufacturers submit an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to the FDA, which includes detailed information about the proposed generic drug, including its active ingredients, dosage forms, and manufacturing processes. This includes providing clear instructions for use, warnings, and precautions.

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FDA Releases Draft Labeling Guidance for Biosimilar Products

Big Molecule Watch

Last week, FDA released a draft guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products ” (“2023 Draft Guidance”) that—when finalized—will revise and replace its July 2018 final guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar Products.” The fictitious example provided in the 2023 Draft Guidance is “replicamab-cznm.”

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Over-the-Counter Choices Pharmacist Role and Resources

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OTC drugs come in various forms, including tablets, capsules, creams, and liquids, and are generally labeled with clear instructions on proper usage and dosage. Here are some resources that can provide you with the best information on OTC drugs. Link National Institutes of Health (NIH) The NIH is a part of the U.S.

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Off-label Use

RX Note

In fact, off-label drug uses can become widely entrenched in clinical practice and become predominant treatments for a given clinical condition. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine , off-label use lacking strong scientific evidence had a higher adverse drug event rate compared with on-label use.