Medication maths: how to solve dose and dosage calculations (video)
Step-by-step video tutorials for solving pharmacy registration assessment calculations.

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At the end of this article, individuals should be able to:
- Systematically work through dose- and dosage-related calculations to reach the correct answer;
- Ensure doses and dosages on prescriptions are correct;
- Understand the importance of units and rounding when solving calculations.
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