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Old 14th, December 2006, 11:25 PM
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Ho hum,
I keep getting ridiculed for suggesting that medicines should be dipensed in packaging that the patients can cope with. Aspirin dispersible and ferrous sulphate are available in bulk packs - paracetamol caplets might be easier to open because of the leverage.

Ranbaxy ramipril were a pain - open a packet and demostrate to patient that it's a case of tearing not pushing, and if it's a problem offer an alternative make.

Omeprazole - last time I checked has an unsticked corner that you peal from.

Again - once you are aware that there is a problem - show the patient before the complaint.

Oh and if you work for a multiple, make a note of the complaints and forward them to head office/line manager.

Jeff
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