Who can ask for non-child resistant packaging?

The correct choice is that a patient or physician can request non-child resistant packaging. This is in accordance with the federal regulations, where both patients and healthcare providers have the authority to make this request based on their specific circumstances or needs.

Child-resistant packaging is primarily mandated under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, which aims to protect children from accidental ingestion of potentially harmful substances found in medications. However, the law also provides exceptions, particularly for individuals who may have difficulty using child-resistant containers, such as elderly patients or those with certain disabilities.

Patients and their physicians can assess whether child-resistant packaging is necessary for their individual situations. For example, a physician may determine that for a particular patient, such as an elderly person who struggles with opening these types of containers, it may be appropriate to request a non-child resistant option. Similarly, patients can directly express their needs to pharmacists.

In contrast, while family members may be concerned about packaging, only the patient or their physician has the formal authority to request this change. Pharmacists, though knowledgeable about these regulations, are not the ones who can initiate the request; they can facilitate the process once a request is made by the appropriate party.