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Overview :
Once a dosage regimen has been determined, sufficient
medication should be dispensed to cover the treatment period.
number of pills or capsules to dispense =
= (number of pills or capsules per dose) * (number of doses
per day) * (number of days for treatment)
number of liquid solution to dispense =
= (volume of solution in mL per dose) * (number of doses per
day) * (number of days for treatment)
where:
• 1 teaspoon of drug solution = 5 mL
• Occasionally
additional medication may be provided to make sure there is sufficient
medication for a time period, for example when a person may be a trip or unable
to reach a pharmacy.
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