Under the Poison Prevention Act, which items are exempt from child-resistant packaging requirements?

• A. Nitroglycerin and externally applied drugs such as creams are exempt
• B. All prescription medications
• C. No exemptions exist
• D. Only injectable medications are exempt

Answer: (A)

Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, some items are exempt from the requirement for child-resistant containers because the benefit of quick access or the nature of the product makes strict packaging less appropriate. Nitroglycerin products are exempt because they are used for urgent treatment of angina, and requiring child-resistant packaging could delay a life-saving dose during a chest-pain episode. Externally applied drugs, such as creams and ointments, are also exempt since they are not intended to be swallowed and the risk of poisoning from use is much lower than the benefit of simple, ready access. Other choices imply blanket exemptions or deny any exemptions, which isn’t accurate.