Attribution and Resolution of Obstacles in Reading Drug Instructions
In China,the issues of drug instructions being"illegible"or"incomprehensible"have not been fully resolved.It is urgently needed to promote elder-friendly and accessible reform of drug instructions,even though great challenges are faced.Marketing authorization holders of drugs should fulfill their legal obligation to provide labels and instructions in accessible formats,such as voice,large fonts,braille,and electronic versions.Drug regulatory authorities should perform their supervisory and approval duties,and procuratorial organs may exercise their legal supervision functions through public interest litigation and other means,ensuring the public's access to drug safety.It is recommended to address the issues of"illegible"and"incomprehensible"drug instructions in a step-by-step manner.Based on the national reform of drug instructions in China,a system that combines complete and simplified versions of drug instructions with medication reminders can be explored and improved.
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