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Analysis of transdermal medication patch errors uncovers a “patchwork” of safety challenges.
March 24, 2021
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care. March 11, 2021;26(5):1-6.
Skin patches are a convenient medication delivery method but may harbor unique threats to safety. This article examines transdermal patch errors submitted to a national reporting program to provide safety improvement insights. Recommendations suggested for improvement focus on topics such as prescribing, patch management upon hospital admission, and labeling issues.
