Medicines and their use.

Session 2 Explain the difference between a medicine and a drug Classify different types of medicines Explain the different forms of medicines and routes of administration Describe the importance of strength, dosage, frequency and timing Define the difference between generic and brand names Explain what should appear on a medicine label

 What is a Drug?  What is a Medicine? Alter the way the body works Heroin, cocaine, alcohol, Contain drugs prepared to:  treat an illness  prevent illness  relieve symptoms of an illness  keep the body working normally  improve quality of life

Activity 9 & 10 Page 33 of workbook

Classes of Medicine  General Sales List – GSL  Pharmacy Medicine – P  Prescription Only Medicine – POM  Controlled Drugs - CD

OTC MEDICINES: HOMELY REMEDIES Seek Advice from Community Pharmacist What kinds of medicines might be bought? What are the risks associated? Storage Interactions? Contra - indications? Should not administer

Activity 11 Page 35 of workbook

Forms of Medicines Suppositories Tablets/Capsules Inhalers Lotions/creams Pessaries Sub-lingual Buccal Rectal Oral Local External Vaginal

Activity 12 Page 44 of workbook

Strengths of Medicines Strength and size Size and Dosage

Generic Vs Brand name What is a generic name and what is a brand name ‘off patent’ Packaging differences / similarities

Labels Name of medication Form Strength Quantity Instructions Warnings Patient’s name Date Name and address of issuing pharmacy

Activity 13&14 Page 49&50 of workbook

MCQ’s