Labelling of RMPs

Question 1

All labelling of containers and packages of RMP shall be indelible. True or false?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Labelling of containers and packages can only be written in English. True or false?

Answer 2

False - english only or in english and one or more other languages provided same particulars appear in all languages

Question 3

It is recommended that meds for blind and partially sighted patients have medicinal product expressed in Braille on outer packaging. True or false?

Answer 3

False - legal requirement

Question 4

Warning that product must be stored out of the reach and sight of children must be on the packaging. True or false?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Manufacturer’s batch number must be stated on the packaging. True or false?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Name and address of the MA must be stated, but number of MA is a recommendation. True or false?

Answer 6

False - requirement

Question 7

P med should have a P in a square. True or false?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

POM should be stated in a triangle. True or false?

Answer 8

False - rectangle

Question 9

CD must be stated in which shape?

Answer 9

Triangle

Question 10

Package leaflet may contain information for purposes of promotion. True or false?

Answer 10

False

Question 11

“Contains paracetamol” is an additional labelling requirement for a product containing paracetamol. True or false?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

If the name of the product contains “paracetamol” there is still a need to write “contains paracetamol” on packaging. True or false?

Answer 12

False - no need provided “paracetamol” appears on outer and immediate packaging

Question 13

“Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor” must appear adjacent to either directions for use or recommended dosage for all meds. True or false?

Answer 13

False - only products containing paracetamol