Electronic Drug Labeling: No Concensus on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Its Exclusive Use

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By Marcia Crosse (au)
Year: 2013
Pages: 25
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-4758-5

Product Code: 1457847582

Description

Public health experts note the importance of providing physicians, pharmacists, and consumers with the most current prescription drug information to help inform their respective decisions on which drugs to prescribe, how best to counsel patients, and how to use drugs safely. The Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) reviews manufacturer-developed drug labeling, which is generally available in paper form. However, prescription drug labeling is also publicly available in electronic form on government-operated websites. Drug manufacturers have supported relying on electronic drug labeling as a complete substitute for paper labeling. However, others, such as drug labeling manufacturers and patient advocates, disagree, suggesting that it could adversely affect public health. This report focuses on (1) the advantages and disadvantages of relying on electronic labeling as a complete substitute for paper labeling and (2) the barriers associated with relying on electronic labeling as a complete substitute for paper labeling. Tables. This is a print on demand report.

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