Medication Identification (Resolution No. 100-6-04)

April 28, 2004 1:57 PM Topics: Resolutions

Resolution No. 100-6-04
Title: Medication Identification
Action: Passed

Whereas, the ultimate goal of all pharmacy practice is to assure positive patient outcomes through the optimization of the correct and most appropriate medication therapy; and

Whereas, the technology presently exists and is being used in several states whereby a pictorial representation or written description of a drug can be placed on the prescription label and/or printed patient information; and

Whereas, other states have mandated that a pictorial representation or written description of a drug be placed on most prescription labels; and

Whereas, the use of a pictorial representation or written description of a drug on a prescription label and/or printed patient information will enhance the opportunity for pharmacists and patients to identify and prevent medication errors before the errors cause harm;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP work with interested stakeholders, including manufacturers who develop the digital images and/or written descriptions, to develop, promote, and encourage that all prescription labels contain a pictorial representation and/or written description of the medication.

(Resolution passed at NABP’s 100th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL)