E45 – could amend direction to indicate an area of application or usage e.g. apply to trunk as required for dry skin This area can be difficult to work out how many tablets the patient is taking if the dose is variable or is labelled as “as directed”. Where unclear then this should be referred to a clinician. It can be difficult on eye drops to be certain which eye the drops have to be put into unless stated in the consultation or on a letter. It can be difficult to determine where a cream has to be applied. It may be stated in the consultation or a letter. How will this affect the patient? The patient may be uncertain of how much medication to take or use The patient may inadvertently take more than required The patient may be applying a steroid/antibacterial cream to the wrong area(s) The patient may be using the eye drops incorrectly
E45 – could amend direction to indicate an area of application or usage e.g. apply to trunk as required for dry skin This area can be difficult to work out how many tablets the patient is taking if the dose is variable or is labelled as “as directed”. Where unclear then this should be referred to a clinician. It can be difficult on eye drops to be certain which eye the drops have to be put into unless stated in the consultation or on a letter. It can be difficult to determine where a cream has to be applied. It may be stated in the consultation or a letter. How will this affect the patient? The patient may be uncertain of how much medication to take or use The patient may inadvertently take more than required The patient may be applying a steroid/antibacterial cream to the wrong area(s) The patient may be using the eye drops incorrectly