Be Prepared to Troubleshoot OTC Meds Without Bar Codes

January 2020

Nurses may ask you about OTCs that are missing bar codes.

Some OTC meds aren't required by FDA to have a bar code on the container...it may just be on the product's outer box or carton.

For instance, oxymetazoline nasal spray from Major has a bar code on its box, but NOT on the bottle.

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Table of Contents

Injectables Prevent Cases of Mistaken Identity With IV Infusions
Transitions of Care Overcome Barriers to Medication Reconciliation in Critically Ill Patients
Biosimilars Don't Be Surprised to Dispense More Biosimilars
Med Safety Be Prepared to Troubleshoot OTC Meds Without Bar Codes
Opioids Think of Apadaz as Similar to Norco or Lortab for Acute Pain
Cultural Awareness Address Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients Appropriately
Sleep Disorders Wakix Will Be a New Rx Med for Narcolepsy
Medication Errors Use Double Checks With Meds That Have Extended-Release Suffixes
Supplements Document "Natural" Cold and Flu Remedies on Med Histories