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September 16, 2025MedicineOpen Access

How readable are pharmaceutical leaflets in Türkiye?

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FYFunda Örge YaşarMÖMehtap ÖZDENSÖSerkan Özden

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Overview

Analysis of 26 pharmaceutical leaflets reveals poor readability, highlighting implications for health literacy.

Key Points

  • Most pharmaceutical leaflets in Türkiye are rated as 'difficult' or 'very difficult' to read, indicating significant barriers for patients.
  • Using the Ateşman Readability Formula, the study found complex language and long sentences hinder comprehension for many individuals.
  • Restructuring patient information in clearer terms is crucial to improve accessibility and understanding of medication instructions.
  • The results emphasize the need for pharmaceutical manufacturers to enhance communication materials, contributing to better public health outcomes.

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Yaşar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4539531b076d99fa59375https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000044467
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