Literacy and Misunderstanding Prescription Drug Labels

  1. Ali Jawaid, MBBS
  1. From Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

    TO THE EDITOR:

    Davis and colleagues (1) have very rightly highlighted the impact of patient literacy on understanding prescription instructions or labels and the subsequent correct use of the medication. Originating from a developing country, where general population illiteracy still remains a harsh reality, I can relate to the viewpoint. However, I also see the vagueness of instructions on prescription labels …

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