Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4721
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Publication type: Journal Article
Santell JP, Cousins DD.
Medication errors related to product names.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2005 Nov; 31:(11):649-54
Abstract:
Confusion arising from product naming practices can result in unauthorized drug and improper dose/quantity errors. Efforts by FDA, drug manufacturers, pharmacists, other health care professionals, and patients can reduce the risk of these errors.
Keywords:
Confusion*
Decision Making
Drug Labeling*
Humans
Medication Errors/prevention & control*
Pharmaceutical Preparations*
United States
