The Necessity of Auxiliary Labeling

The use of auxiliary labels in many advanced countries has shown that patients and caregivers understanding, safety and compliance with proper administration of medication is significantly increased. Although in Korea we give required information orally and written on the packaging when we dispense medication, many international studies have demonstrated a marked increase in full compliance when auxiliary labels were used. The pharmacist must insure that the patients understand how to take correctly in order to get the maximum effect of treatment. (omitted)