Introduction to Handling of Medicine

Handling of Medicine

IZZATI ABDUL HALIM ZAKI

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After this lecture, I will be able to

1. explain the safe and secure ways of storing
medicines.

2. demonstrate the effective way of disposing
medicines after the expiry date.

3. practice good handling of medicines during
travelling.

4. understand the strategy to prevent medication
errors during handling of medicines.

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Cycle of the medicines

Take the Community
medicines Pharmacy or
Clinic or Hospital

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Where should I keep the medicines?

Do’s Don’ts

1.KEEP your medicines in a safe and designated 1.NEVER keep or leave your medicines in a car for
place. a long hours.

2.SEPARATE your oral medicines from external use 2.NEVER keep and mix different medicines in the
medicines. same container..

3.KEEP your medicines according to the 3.NEVER keep your medication in a place that
recommended temperature. expose to direct sunlight, place with high
temperature and moist areas such as near the
4.KEEP medicines in its original windows, on the refrigerator or in the bathroom.
container/packing.
4.NEVER keep your medicines in the refrigerator
5.STORE medicines out of sight and reach of unless directed to do so.
children.
5.NEVER keep expired, damaged or medicine
without labels.

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Keeping the medicines safe

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