RIS ID
32537
Abstract
After reading this article, the learner should be able to: • Describe the importance of dosage administration aids as a way to help improve medication compliance and therapeutic outcomes, as well as averting potential adverse drug events; • Identify the benefits of good communication between pharmacists, prescribing doctors and, when appropriate, hospital and/or aged care facility staff for the timely packaging, dispensing and administration of the correct medications in dosage administration aids.
Publication Details
Mullan, J. & Mullan, J. (2010). Blister-packed medications: improving compliance and reducing adverse events. Australian Journal of Pharmacy, 91 (June), 72-73.