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Oral Dosage Forms that Should Not Be Crushed.
Mitchell JF. Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

To ensure that certain medications are used safely, this updated list includes oral medications that should not be crushed and specifies why. Its creator received a 2007 ISMP Cheers award.
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