Labelling of Medication

Rigorous procedures for maximum safety

• All medication dispensed by IPSA Pharmacy will be dispensed and labelled in accordance with the Medicines Act 1968

• All nutritional feeds will contain an individual label

• Any item that contains an inner container and outer box i.e. creams/eye drops will be labelled on both

• Date opened labels will be provided for use to identify when products with a limited shelf life were opened, e.g. eye drops

IPSA Pharmacy will work with the care home and prescriber to reduce the number of “as directed instructions” to improve clarity and safety.