New TGA label consultation
May 25, 2012
THE Therapeutic Goods
Administration has released a
discussion paper which explores
new ways of helping consumers
understand information on
medicine labels and packaging.
“In addition to better
information for consumers,
prescribing doctors and
pharmacists will be assisted by
clearer and more uniform labelling
to avoid confusion when they
dispense medicines with similar
packaging,” the TGA said.
The paper looks at issues
including active ingredient
prominence, space for dispensing
stickers, small container label
requirements, umbrella branding,
pack inserts, blister pack labelling
and standardisation of label
information.
According to the TGA the
discussion paper canvasses all
medicines including over the
counter and prescription drugs
sold in both pharmacies and
supermarkets.
The release of the discussion
paper follows an extensive TGA
review of current packaging and
labelling, to improve the
methodology of information and
instruction given to patients on
how to take medicines.
The consultation period on the
paper is open now until 24 August.
To view the paper and have your
say CLICK HERE.
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