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How to Read Prescription Labels and Order Refills - 07/2024

How to Read Prescription Labels and Order Refills
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Abstract

This handout is included in the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. Helpful for all UWMC patients, it tells how to read prescription labels and what to do when a refill is needed, whether using the UWMC pharmacy or an outside pharmacy. An illustration of a prescription label is included, with call-outs explaining the information shown.

Author
Heart Institute at UWMC
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2009
Revision Date
07/2024
General Subject
About UWMC
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Medicine Labels and Packaging
Medicines
Prescription Drugs
Congenital Heart Disease
Languages
English
Record ID
3710