title: Imprint coding on solid medication forms: problems in interpretation.
abstract: Currently, the FDA is planning to mandate imprinting on all solid medication forms. Regardless of the system it employs, identifying the manufacturer accurately and quickly is critical. Our data demonstrate that the current use of "logotypes" falls far short of minimally acceptable accuracy. We urge use of clear identifiers and that the proposed system be tested in the field prior to its implementation.
authors.affiliation: POISINDEX Information System, Micromedex, Inc, Denver, Colorado.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Smolinske
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Robertson
mesh_terms: D002214:Capsules; D004348:Drug Labeling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D013607:Tablets; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D002214:Capsules; D013607:Tablets