https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl Made with ♥ en-us 2021-04-22 10:20:21 UTC 2023-03-15 14:34:34 UTC hello@padlet.com 30090978 https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446540274 Different medications can come in many different forms which can suit almost any patient's requirements. One of the most common formulation of medication  is tablets. This is when the medication is turned into a powder and then compressed into one solid dose that is, mostly, easy to ingest. Another very common formulation is liquid. This is mostly seen with medicine that might be given to children or people who might have trouble swallowing tablets or capsules. A formulation which is a bit less common is cream. This formulation is mainly used as a topical treatment for skin conditions, as the ingredients of the medication can be quickly absorbed and the patient is likely to remember this better as they may be able to incorporate it into their skincare routine. Using a cream might also be better because there may be a higher concentration of ingredients directly on the affected site.   ]]> 2021-04-22 10:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446540274 30090978 https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446547905 Medications may be administered in several different ways. The most common form of administration is oral. This is mainly with liquid, tablets and capsules. Medications may be taken orally because they can do their job best and reach the intended area quickest that way. 
Another route of administration is intravenous. This is then the medication is injected directly into the bloodstream, which can make it take effect a lot quicker than oral administration because nothing needs to dissolve in the system. Intravenous administration is also good because there can be a lot more control over the dosage. It is most commonly used in hospitals when a patient is connected to an IV drip so that a practitioner won't have to keep giving the patient medication every few hours. 
An alternative route for administration is transdermal delivery. This is a painless method where a patch is applied to clean, unharmed skin and the medication is then absorbed. This is helpful for patients who might have difficulty swallowing medication and/or have problems with needles. This also gives them the freedom to not have to set reminders and have to take medication multiple times a day, whereas a transdermal patch can last for about 3 days. (CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy, 2019)

]]> 2021-04-22 10:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446547905 30090978 https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446551839 - CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy, (2019) (online), Routes of Medication Administration, https://www.cfspharmacy.pharmacy/blog/post/routes-of-medication-administration, [accessed 22/04/2021]
- Rosier, J., (2018/2019) (online), What are the categories of medication?, https://www.ihasco.co.uk/blog/entry/2255/what-are-the-categories-of-medication, [accessed 22/04/2021]]]> 2021-04-22 10:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446551839 30090978 https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446560107 There are a few different classifications that can be given to certain medications. These are:
- Prescription 
- Over the counter/pharmacy
- General sales List
And
- Controlled Drugs

Prescription medications are what you can only get if they have been prescribed by a doctor for a certain condition. Even if these medications have been prescribed, you might only be able to get and take them under certain conditions. For example, the medication Isotretinoin, which is commonly prescribed to people with severe acne, can only be given to female patients after taking a pregnancy test and result being negative as the medication can cause severe birth defects. 
Pharmacy medications are what you can only get at a pharmacy. This way, a pharmacist can refuse to give it to you if they believe you may misuse it. These medications have slight restrictions because the illnesses they are used for may be a bit more extreme and need more specialised treatment. 
General Sales List (GSL) medications are what you can find in almost any shop. This can include general painkillers, vitamin supplements and mild anti-inflammatories. These are so readily available to the public (and may only need an ID to purchase) because there may be little risk of misuse.
Controlled drugs are the medications which have the most restrictions. Like prescription medications, these have to be prescribed by a medical professional and may also have specific instructions on how they are stored and administered. Controlled drugs may include things like amphetamines, codeine and benzodiazepines. (Rosier, J., 2018/2019) ]]> 2021-04-22 10:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446560107 30090978 https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446568307 The only real reason why some medications you might see in a supermarket are branded and some are generic or store-brand, is marketing. People are more likely to buy branded medications because they may have seen adverts on TV which might include actors/celebrities and loads of positive messages. However, the ingredients are almost identical. ]]> 2021-04-22 10:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1446568307 emma_buttrick https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1521252834 Tutor feedback]]> 2021-05-13 14:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/30090978/dubf6mq7w55iiafl/wish/1521252834