Package leaflets of the most consumed medicines in Portugal: safety and regulatory compliance issues. A descriptive study

Pires, Carla; Vigário, Marina; Cavaco, Afonso

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Pires, Carla

Vigário, Marina

Cavaco, Afonso

Abstract(s)

Package leaflets are necessary for safe use of medicines. The aims of the present study were: 1) to assess the compliance between the content of the package leaflets and the specifications of the pharmaceutical regulations; and 2) to identify potential safety issues for patients.

Keywords

Comprehension Consumer health information Consumer product safety Drug labeling Drug packaging European Union Humans Drug legislation Portugal Qualitative research