Reading Prescription Labels

Description:

This lesson discusses the three components of prescription drug labeling and the significance of each. It also outlines federal guidelines governing specific portions.

Objectives:

DEFINE prescription drug.

DEFINE prescription drug labeling.

IDENTIFY prescription drug labeling components.

IDENTIFY information included in package inserts.

RECALL federal regulations governing package inserts.

IDENTIFY prescription vial label elements.

INTERPRET prescription drug labeling.