Knowledge of Intravenous Preparation among Health Professionals and Assessment of the Sterile Product Label Information Coverage

Individual knowledge of intravenous medicine (IVM) preparation is essential in patient safety. Comprehensive information on IV product preparation is indispensable within healthcare settings. Brochures constitute a primary resource for understanding the preparation of injectable medications. This research aims to investigate individual knowledge of IVM preparations and to assess the completeness of the information provided in package brochures regarding the IVM preparation processes. This research employed a cross-sectional design to investigate the subject matter. Questionnaires were utilized to identify the characteristics and individual knowledge of healthcare professionals involved in dispensing intravenous medicine (IVM). A cohort of 80 health professionals participated in the study. A checklist form was employed to evaluate the completeness of the information provided in 148 package brochures regarding IVM preparation. Subsequently, the data within the brochures were compared to the Regulation outlined by the Indonesian National Food and Drug Authority. The findings indicated that 79 respondents (98.75%) comprehended the reconstitution process, with 46 respondents (57.5%) undergoing aseptic dispensing training. Among the respondents, 48 (60%) primarily relied on brochures as their main information source, while 49 (61.25%) reported encountering details primarily concerning dose and solubility products. Among the 148 assessed brochures, storage methods were included in 146 (99%) brochures, reconstitution methods in 54 (36%) brochures, drug incompatibility in 28 (19%), stability of drugs in 12 (8%), and only 10 (7%) brochures provided a list of excipients. Enhancing individual knowledge regarding IVM preparation is crucial, necessitating support through comprehensive training initiatives. A significant proportion of medical personnel rely on brochures for information during IVM preparations, yet not all brochures comply with mandatory government regulations. These findings underscore the necessity for manufacturers to ensure completeness in brochure content. The comprehensive inclusion of information within brochures is vital in preventing discrepancies and increasing the safety standards associated with administering intravenous preparations to patients.