Pharmacy Cautionary Advisory Labels

PSA-Approved Cautionary Advisory Labels for Australian Pharmacies

Cautionary advisory labels (CALs) are an essential compliance requirement for every Australian pharmacy dispensary. These small, colour-coded stickers are applied to medication packaging at the point of dispensing to communicate critical safety instructions and warnings directly to patients. Vision Supply stocks the complete range of Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) approved cautionary advisory labels, from No. 1 through to No. 21, including all sub-numbers. Every label is reproduced with official PSA permission.

Each label is supplied in convenient dispenser boxes of 1,000 labels, designed for one-handed access during busy dispensing periods. We supply community pharmacies, hospital dispensaries, compounding pharmacies and pharmacy chains across Australia including Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, Terry White Chemmart and independent pharmacies.

What Cautionary Advisory Labels Are and Why They Matter

CAL labels provide standardised patient safety information that supplements the pharmacist's verbal counselling at the dispensing counter. When a patient collects their prescription, the cautionary labels on the medication packaging reinforce instructions such as Take with Food, May Cause Drowsiness, Keep Refrigerated, Do Not Drink Alcohol, Shake Well Before Use, Do Not Take Indigestion Remedies at the Same Time and many other critical directions.

The PSA cautionary advisory label system creates national consistency. Whether a patient fills their prescription in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart or a rural town, the same numbered label system and colour coding is used. This reduces patient confusion, supports medication safety and provides a documented, auditable record that safety labelling has been applied.

Complete CAL Range: Label Numbers, Sizes and Colours

Our range covers the full PSA cautionary advisory label set with no gaps. We stock No. 1, 1a, 2, 3a, 3b, 4b, 5, 6, 7a, 8, 9, 10a, 10b, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19a and 21. Each label features the official PSA-approved text, colour coding and layout.

Labels come in two standard sizes. The 46x16mm format is used for No. 1 and No. 1a, providing a larger surface for these frequently used cautionary messages. The 40x11mm compact format is used for No. 2 through No. 21, fitting neatly on medication bottles, boxes, jars, phials and blister pack cartons without obscuring other prescription information. Each dispenser box contains 1,000 labels.

PSA Approval, Accreditation and Pharmacy Compliance

All cautionary advisory labels in our range are reproduced with the official permission of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. The label content, design and colour coding meet the PSA standard recognised by the Pharmacy Board of Australia, QCPP accreditation assessors and state health department inspectors.

Using PSA-approved CAL labels supports your pharmacy's compliance with professional dispensing standards, the Pharmacy Board's Code of Conduct and QCPP accreditation requirements. It provides documented evidence that standardised patient safety labelling is being applied consistently across every prescription. This is particularly important during accreditation reviews, quality assurance audits and random Pharmacy Board inspections.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cautionary Advisory Labels

Are your CAL labels PSA approved?

Yes. All labels are reproduced with the official permission of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and meet the PSA standard used nationally.

How many labels come in each dispenser box?

Each box contains 1,000 labels. The dispenser format allows quick, one-handed access during dispensing.

What sizes are available?

46x16mm for No. 1 and No. 1a. 40x11mm for all other numbers from No. 2 through No. 21.

Do you stock the full CAL range?

Yes. We carry the complete set from No. 1 to No. 21, including sub-numbers 1a, 3a, 3b, 4b, 7a, 10a, 10b and 19a.

Can I order in bulk across the full range?

Yes. Wholesale pricing is available for pharmacies ordering multiple boxes across the range. Contact our team for a custom dispensary restocking quote.