Awareness on expiration date of repackaged prescription medications and pulverization of solid pills: A questionnaire study
Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
;
: 96-103, 2021.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-901843
ABSTRACT
Background@#The number of elderly people with comorbidities who experience dysphagia associated with geriatric disorders, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s dementia, is increasing. Consequently, the demand for long-term prescriptions of powdered medications is expected to rise. Most patients procure repackaged prescription medications from pharmacies; however, the guidelines regarding their expiration dates are unclear. @*Objectives@#The aim of this study was to assess awareness among adults regarding the expiration dates and drug stability issues associated with repackaged prescription medications, including powdered medications. @*Methods@#A questionnaire with 16 components was designed and distributed online (August 1-September 1, 2019) to adults aged 19 years or older. Statistical analyses, including descriptive analysis and chi-square test, were conducted on the obtained data. A p-value 0.05). @*Conclusions@#More than half of the total respondents, including healthcare workers, were not familiar with the appropriate expiration dates of repackaged prescription medications. The establishment of evidence-based guidelines regarding drug expiration dates and the dissemination of awareness among patients are required. Furthermore, clinical practices including repackaging or pulverizing medications for long-term prescriptions should be avoided owing to the associated drug stability issues.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Year:
2021
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Article
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