ArticleThe journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics : JPPT : the official journal of PPAG2024
Pediatric Prescribers' Knowledge of the Ew Meds
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- Ingredients to Mask the Aversive Taste of Medicines: Lessons from the Pharmaceutical and Food Industries and Home Remedies Adopted by Caregivers.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe primary objective of this study was to determine pediatric prescribers' knowledge and confidence in identifying bad tasting liquid medications. The secondary objective examined the techniques used to mask the taste of liquid medications and whether any of the masking techniques recommended by prescribers were reported to be effective in children.
methodsNationally, health care prescribers were invited to participate in an online survey about medication tastes and masking practices. Participants included physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who prescribe oral liquid medications. They were asked to complete a 17-question survey consisting of 4 demographic questions, 6 about their practice; 1 on confidence identifying bad tasting medications; 1 on knowledge of Ew Meds
resultsSeventy-five prescribers completed the survey. Prescribers correctly identified Ew Meds
conclusionBased on prescribers' limited confidence and knowledge regarding medication taste, education about bad tasting liquid medications and appropriate taste masking should be readily available, including the dangers of altering medication efficacy when mixing in food and drink.
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