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Administration of Medicines to Children

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Common Recommendations and Precautions Medication Compliance Few key factors affecting paediatric patient on medication compliance include: Medication itself, e.g. Taste? Dosage regimen, e.g. Dosing around school time? Dosing frequency? Illness being treated Patient and caretaker - Sense of urgency?

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Learning in Outpatient Pharmacy

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In outpatient pharmacy , we receive prescriptions from various clinics within the hospital, including general medical, surgical, ophthalmology, dermatology, rheumatology, paediatrics, neurology, nephrology and more. Similarly, if a patient has not come for medication refills in a long time, there should be concerns on medication compliance.

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The Veterinary Technician’s Role in Medication Administration and Owner Compliance

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Epicur Advisory Council member Jodi Schumacher LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) shares her insights on the important ways veterinary technicians can help pet owners improve their pet’s medication compliance. 503A & 503B Facts: Customized medications are a benefit of 503A compounding pharmacy partners. 503A vs. 503B 3.