The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 279 No 7470 p319
22 September 2007

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Moorfields launches colour-coded packaging for eye-drops

Moorfields Pharmaceuticals has launched a colour-coded packaging system for its ophthalmic specials range. The new system is designed to make it easier for patients with impaired vision to follow their prescribed treatment.

The company is also producing a guide for pharmacists explaining the revised packaging scheme.

The colours used are:

• orange (antibiotics and antifungals)
• green (steroids)
• blue (myotics)
• red (mydriatics and sympathomimetics)
• silver grey (lubricants and others)