주사제 안전사용 관련 미국 제도 고찰과 국내 시사점 검토

The Comparative Review of Policies for Safe Use of Injection between Korea and U.S.

The aim of this study was to review US and Korean policies for safe use of injection and suggest comprehensive policies for Korea. We searched and reviewed literature on the safe use of injections released by the global network of World Health Organization, the United States Pharmacopoeia, the label and package guidelines of U.S. Food and Drug Administration for safe use of injection. Compared with US regulations, Korea’s regulations were inadequate to protect patients safety. Here, we suggest comprehensive policies for enhancing safe use of injection in Korea. With respect to the safe use of injection, we need to reduce high frequency of injection prescription, build the facilities for maintaining sterile environment for compounding injection. Lastly, we need to promote the use of ready-to-use injection products and display clear label whether the injection is a single-dose, multiple-dose or single-patient-use product. Korean health authorities should put more efforts to improve regulations for the safe use of injection.