Posology: Definition and Factors Affecting
by Posology is the branch of pharmacology that deals with the determination of appropriate dosages of medications for individuals. It involves understanding how different factors influence …
Category: Unit 1
SOURCES OF ERROR IN PRESCRIPTIONS
1. Abbreviation In most of the prescriptions, abbreviated terms are used by the prescriber, which leads to significant errors during interpretation by the pharmacists. E.g., …
Handling of Prescription: Definition, compounding, and Despensing
The following procedures should be adopted by the pharmacist while handling the prescription for compounding and dispensing: (i) Receiving (ii) Reading and checking (iii) Collecting …
Prescription: Definition, Parts, and Instructions
A prescription is an order written by a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or any other registered medical practitioner to a pharmacist to compound and dispense a …
Dosage forms: Definition, Classification, and characteristics
Meta description Explore the definition, classification, and characteristics of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquids, in this comprehensive guide. The World Health Organization …