Analysis Of Package Inserts of Drugs Dispensed in A City of North Karnataka.

Background:Package Inserts (PIs) are essential information sources on the medicines distributed to the treating doctors and patients. Comprehensive and meticulous information in them is paramount for the best outcome of these drugs. These PIs must be regularly updated based on the newly available data. Analyses of various studies on PIs revealed that most of them were not complete.Aim:To assess the completeness of allopathic drug Package Inserts (PIs) dispensed in a city of North Karnataka.Objective:To improve the quality of the medicines dispensed.Methods:Study type:Observational study.Collection of PIs:262 PIs were obtained on request from the Pharmacy of BLDE Hospital and other local pharmacies of Vijayapura City.Assessment of PIs:PIs were evaluated as per the 25 criteria headings of the Indian Drug and Cosmetic Rules, 1945.Results and Observations:Most of the PIs were antimicrobial agents, and none adhered to the guidelines completely. Most (78%) PIs were of Grade B, implying average quality.Conclusion:Thorough and detailed drug information in the PI is paramount to achieve the best outcome of the intended drug. This will ensure the rationality for the usage of the drug. PI must be constantly monitored by the concerned authorities to ensure that the quality of these PIs is the best.