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Labelling the boxes
Learning ObjectivesImportance , content of label, where to put, how to put
Importance of Labelling the Drug Boxes
- It helps to identify regimen-wise boxes quickly
- It helps the storekeeper in practising the First Expiry First Out (FEFO) principle
- Ensures better inventory management
- Strengthens the tracking and supply chain through the bar code present on the label
Contents of the label
All Oral Longer Regimen for MDR/RR FQ Res or XDR TB
All Oral Longer Regimen for MDR/RR FQ Res or XDR TB Type A (30-45) [OLR A2]
S.No. |
Drug Name |
UOM |
Strength(No.) |
Batch No. |
DOE |
No. Of Unit |
Dosage Per Day |
1 |
Clofazimine 100mg [PC40] |
Cap |
100 MG |
NCG2009A |
Feb/2022 |
30 |
1.00 |
2 |
Cycloserine 250mg [PC24] |
Cap |
250 MG |
ECE2023A |
Dec/2021 |
60 |
2.00 |
3 |
Linezolid 600mg [PC38] |
Tab |
600 MG |
BLN2001A |
Dec/2022 |
30 |
1.00 |
4 |
Moxifloxacin 400mg [PC39] |
Tab |
400 MG |
EMC62004A |
Feb/2023 |
60 |
2.00 |
5 |
Pyridoxine 100mg [PC26] |
Tab |
100 MG |
EPD92001A |
Jan/2023 |
30 |
1.00 |
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Lot No. : 2160010822 |
Total : 210 |
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Date Of Expiry Of Box : Dec/2021 |
Figure 1: Drug Box label; Source: Packaging and Repackaging,Nikshay Aushadhi User Manual; CTD, MoHFW, India.
Method of Labelling the Drug Boxes
Figure 2:Label pasted on the drug box
- The labels should be pasted on the visible side of the carton.
- The label should be in bold colours for quick identification.
- There should be different coloured labels for different regimens as well as for the intensive and continuation phases.
- The label should be pasted in an oblong manner on the box to allow quick readability.
- The label should be generated through the Ni-kshay Aushadhi during each cycle of box preparation and printed directly from the system.
- The labels prepared for a particular cycle should be pasted over the boxes prepared during that cycle only.
Resources
- Standard Operating Procedure Manual Procurement & Supply Chain Management; CTD, MoHFW,India,2018.
- Procurement, Supply Chain Management & Preventive Maintenance, Module 6; CTD, MoHFW, India.
- Packaging and Repackaging,Nikshay Aushadhi User Manual; CTD, MoHFW, India.
Assessment
Question | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Answer 3 | Answer 4 | Correct answer | Correct explanation | Page id | Part of Pre-test | Part of Post-test |
The labels prepared for a particular cycle may be pasted over the boxes prepared for any other cycle. | True | False | 2 | The labels prepared for a particular cycle should be pasted over the boxes prepared during that cycle only. | Yes | Yes |
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