PRESCRIPTION LABELLING

Abstract

The International Standard of Community Pharmacy Practice starts with prescription labeling. DATA COLLECTION begins here.It is essential to underscore the pivotal role of data collection in community pharmacies. Data serves as the cornerstone of informed decision-making in healthcare, and this knowledge empowers us as healthcare professionals to make the best decisions for our patients.The dream does not come in sleep, but the dream is what gives sleepless nights. Avoiding the data collection process at the community pharmacy is like kicking the can down the street to prevent the management of a nation's health care. It's not just about managing the nation's health care, but also about ensuring patient safety and well-being.The quality of the Global Standards is not just an expectation; they are our identity.Every prescription we dispense in healthcare promises life, trust, and healing.It is a fact, not a DREAM, that India is the world's major medicine supplier. BUT WHY DO INDIAN COMMUNITY PHARMACIES NOT FOLLOW THE WORLD STANDARD OF DISPENSING MEDICINE TO THE CONSUMER AT THE DISPENSING LEVEL?On a lighter note, when one buys a packet of idlis, sambhar, or dhokla mix, they get instructions on how to make them, heat them, or what setting the microwave is.Strangely, the medicine man does not have to do this when they hand the consumer a strip of medication!! Providing a clear and comprehensive prescription label is not just a task; it's a responsibility for pharmacists. It reassures consumers, helping them understand their medication and feel confident in their treatment plan. This commitment to patient care sets us apart in the healthcare system. India is the major supplier of generic (sometimes brand) medicines to many countries. Most of these countries require Prescriptions, labeling, and auxiliary labels before the medication is handed over to the consumer at the dispensing, say, a pharmacy.INDIA HAS BECOME & IS NOW KNOWN AS “THE PHARMACY HUB OF THE WORLD.” Congratulations to all the members of the INDIAN ACADEMIA