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OBJECTIVE:To study the rationality of multiple-unit containers of oral drugs.METHODS:The condition of whether the oral western medicines currently used in our hospital were packaged in single-dose container or not were inves?tigated;the information on packaging and distribution of multiple-unit containers was analyzed as well.RESULT:Of the460kinds of oral western medicines investigated,220were in single-dose containers,and138were in multiple-unit containers,of the multiple-unit containers87involved problems in packaging.CONCLUSION:It is suggested that single-dose container should be used and the multiple-unit containers should be improved reasonably.
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OBJECTIVE:To extend the use of traditional Chinese cut crude drugs in single-dose containers of multiple specifications.METHODS:The traditional Chinese cut crude drugs were categorized into4dosage forms according to the rou?tine dosages in the clinic:small dose,medium dose,large dose and special dose,which were packed with transparent plastic bags or filter paper bags,respectively.RESULTS&CONCLUSION:The practice of packing traditional Chinese cut crude drugs in single-dose containers of multiple specifications can not only facilitate formula dispensing,improve working effi?ciency,guarantee the accuracy of dosage,but also increase medication transparency and ensure the patients safe drug use.