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

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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

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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