Optimising dispensing labels 

Pharmacy guide

This guide is designed to help you use your professional skills and judgement to substitute certain prescription details on dispensing labels, if necessary, without contacting the prescriber, including:

• Directions for use
• Name or common name of the medicine 
• Precautions relating to the use of the medicine. 

By following these guidelines, you can improve your prescription interventions and contribute to better clinical outcomes for your patients while meeting the regulatory professional standards. 

^{First published: 14 August 2012
Updated: 28 March 2025}