In the fight against particularly dangerous drugs, including traffic cops, among others, antidiarrhoeal, gastrointestinal disorders, car sickness and allergies, they proposed to introduce a special label. For example, a red circle with a crossed out typewriter – such a symbol, printed on the packaging, would immediately warn drivers, right in the pharmacy, about the potential danger of an accident or, rather, the deprivation of “rights”.

At first glance, the idea seems good: now information about the incompatibility of the drug with driving is indicated only in the instructions, which not everyone looks at. On the other hand, experts are sure that labeling will not help. For example, Viktor Travin, chairman of the Moscow Council for the Legal Protection of Car Owners, drew a parallel with tobacco in an interview with Kommersant: “Do scary inscriptions and images on cigarette packs stop smokers? Never”.

But one thing is certain: applying special labeling will lead to an increase in the costs of drug manufacturers, which will increase the prices of medicines for the citizen. So if the authorities prioritize safety and not replenishment of the treasury, then it would be much more efficient to work out this problem with doctors. For example, when drawing up a treatment plan, oblige them to check whether the patient drives a car and to prescribe medication based on this.

In the fight against particularly dangerous drugs, including traffic cops, among others, antidiarrhoeal, gastrointestinal disorders, car sickness and allergies, they proposed to introduce a special label. For example, a red circle with a crossed out typewriter – such a symbol, printed on the packaging, would immediately warn drivers, right in the pharmacy, about the potential danger of an accident or, rather, the deprivation of “rights”.

At first glance, the idea seems good: now information about the incompatibility of the drug with driving is indicated only in the instructions, which not everyone looks at. On the other hand, experts are sure that labeling will not help. For example, Viktor Travin, chairman of the Moscow Council for the Legal Protection of Car Owners, drew a parallel with tobacco in an interview with Kommersant: “Do scary inscriptions and images on cigarette packs stop smokers? Never”.

But one thing is certain: applying special labeling will lead to an increase in the costs of drug manufacturers, which will increase the prices of medicines for the citizen. So if the authorities prioritize safety and not replenishment of the treasury, then it would be much more efficient to work out this problem with doctors. For example, when drawing up a treatment plan, oblige them to check whether the patient drives a car and to prescribe medication based on this.