Original Articles
Abdussalam AM Amara and Nosaib
Abstract
Local-made Pharmaceutical Preparations are products that are marketed throughout the Libyan pharmacies in Libya. The aim of the present work is to evaluate labeling information and conducting assays to confirm the content claimed in the labeling. Salicylic acid ointment 10%, salicylic acid ointment 30%, zinc sulphate syrup BP, zinc oxide ointment, silver nitrate solution 10%, potassium permanganate solution were the products selected randomly for this study. The results reveal that labeling of such preparation, in general, is a disaster. There is no concern by formulators towards applying good labeling of prescribed medicines. It is the pharmacist’s responsibility to ensure that labeling is accurate and according to the standard requirements. The assay studies show that the contents of 4 out of 6 (66.7%) of randomly selected preparations are not conformed of what claimed on the label. This arise a big question about such preparations in terms of their therapeutic benefits to patients. In conclusion, involvement of the state quality control is the most important step for more effective and safe Libyan-made pharmaceutical preparations.