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Vincristine (and other vinca alkaloids) should only be given intravenously via a minibag.
Information Exchange System Alert. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; July 18, 2007.

This international announcement provides guidance on the safe administration of the chemotherapeutic agent vincristine.
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