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Proposed New Chapter on Prescription Container Labeling Available from USP
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) published proposed new General Chapter <17> Prescription Container Labeling (PDF) in the new online Pharmacopeial Forum available on the USP Web site on January 3, 2011. The purpose of the chapter is to standardize labeling to help improve patient understanding, adherence, and medication safety. The chapter seeks to:
- Organize the prescription label in a patient-centered manner
- Emphasize patient instructions/other important information
- Simplify language
- Use explicit text to describe dosage/interval instructions
- Include purpose for use
- Limit auxiliary information
- Address limited English proficiency
- Improve readability
USP will conduct a Web briefing about the chapter on January 17, 2011 and information about participation may be obtained by sending an e-mail to membership@usp.org. USP is also seeking comments from pharmacists and other health care professionals for the newly proposed chapter. The deadline for comments is March 31, 2011.
