The Language We Use Flashcards
1
Q
What do we need on the medicine box?
A
Quantity or amount
Medicine name
Concentration
Braille
Legal clarification
Additional information
Pharmacy label
GTIN= Global Trade Item Number
SN= Serial Numbers
Expiration date
Batch number
2
Q
Labelling terminology
A
Quantity and name in bold
Pharmacy address
Dose
Frequency
Warnings
Patients name
Dose dispensed
Ethical requirements
3
Q
Shelf life is…
A
Time which the medicine will remain stable.
4
Q
Potency is…
A
Amount of concentration of drug left remaining in the dosage form after a defined period.
(92.5 to 105% is ok to use)
5
Q
Very soluble is considered as…
A
<1ml of solvent to dissolve 1g
6
Q
Practically insoluble is considered as…
A
> 10,000ml of solvent to dissolve 1g
