ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2025
Transitioning to quick response codes for patient information leaflet delivery.
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- Theoretically redesigning peritoneal dialysis products for sustainability: A life cycle inventory approach.The International journal of artificial organs · 2026Article
- Laser-Based QR Code Marking on Double Film-Coated Tablets: Balancing Marking Efficiency and Tablet Integrity-A Step Toward Safer Medicines.Pharmaceutics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: The inclusion of a patient information leaflet (PIL) in medicine packaging is a legal requirement in most countries. Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of using quick response (QR) codes for electronic patient information leaflet (ePIL) delivery. Method: A mixed-method study based on surveys was conducted at the Tshwane District Hospital in South Africa. The demographics, ability and willingness of patients (330) and pharmacy staff (16) to scan a QR code for a commonly prescribed medicine was captured. A focus group study among 18 regulatory affairs pharmacists gauged their perception of ease of implementation of QR codes. Results: Of the 330 patients, most were 26-55 years of age (67 %) and 70 % were female. Irrespective of patient age and gender, >80 % were willing/ able to scan the QR code and preferred the ePIL (35 %) or ePIL with a hardcopy (45 %). Patients (>96 %) found it easy to read the ePIL ( Conclusion: Patients, dispensing pharmacy staff, and regulatory affairs pharmacists are willing to transition to ePILs. This makes going green and updating information in real time possible.
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