Lesson Three - Management
Medication
Many patients with chronic conditions will end up taking one or more medications to manage the condition or the symptoms of the condition. Therefore, it is important to understand the information that is found on the label of a prescription bottle. While the look of the label will vary by pharmacy, the information on the label will be the same.
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| A | – | Pharmacy Name |
| B | – | Prescription Number (unique identifier specific only to that prescription) |
| C | – | Directions on how to take the medication |
| D | – | Generic name of medication |
| E | – | Quantity of medication dispensed |
| F | – | Form of medication dispensed |
| G | – | Number of refills remaining |
| H | – | Name specific to manufacturer |
| I | – | Name of person who prescribed the medication |
| J | – | Abbreviation for manufacturer of medication |
| K | – | Drug Identification Number (DIN) |