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Medical student publishes book about understandable leaflets
Hannah Warmer, a medical student at the MHH, publishes her book about medication on the comprehensibility of package inserts.
Medical student publishes book about understandable leaflets
On April 15, 2025, medical student Hannah Warmer will publish her first book entitled “Medicines – package inserts easily explained”. The article is published by Springer-Verlag and aims to close a fundamental gap in the provision of information about medicines. Warmer spent two years analyzing the package inserts for 50 commonly prescribed medications, including names like ramipril, ibuprofen, apixaban and prednisolone.
With 254 pages, the book offers short, understandable profiles of each of the medications. Their goal is to reduce fears and provide greater clarity about information - especially for older people who often have difficulties with the often complicated wording of the information leaflets. Warmer herself was inspired by her grandmother, who was often overwhelmed by the amount of information in the leaflets.
Important information about medicines
In Germany, the package insert is regulated by law and contains crucial information on six key points that are essential for taking medication safely. This includes information about the type of medication, its application and detailed information about active ingredients and possible side effects. The leaflet also contains information on contraindications, which indicate under which circumstances a medication should not be taken, for example during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This information is particularly important to avoid unwanted effects and interactions with other medicines, such as healthy.bund.de explained.
The package insert also shows the therapeutic effect and areas of application of the medication. Dosage instructions, method of intake and specific information on storage and disposal are also included. Warmer notes that although the book is intended to serve as a reference, it cannot replace individual advice from pharmacists or doctors.
Practical tips for use
A central aspect of the book is the explanation of common mistakes and important tips for the correct use of leaflets. The medical student advises that you always read the package leaflet carefully before taking it and follow the instructions contained therein exactly. If you have any further questions or if you experience side effects, patients should also contact their doctor or pharmacist in confidence. This information is also provided by docfinder.at supports.
In her book, Warmer emphasizes the importance of an informed approach to medication. Her book will be part of her doctoral thesis on the topic of “Communication of pharmacological content for laypeople” and will receive support from Prof. Dr. Roland Seifert, director of the MHH Institute for Pharmacology and co-author of the work. In a field that is often confusing and frightening, Warmer's approach provides a refreshing and necessary perspective for patients of all ages.