Evaluation of inpatient admissions and potential antimicrobial and analgesic dosing errors in overweight children.

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Evaluation of inpatient admissions and potential antimicrobial and analgesic dosing errors in overweight children.

March 17, 2010

Miller JL, Johnson PN, Harrison DL, et al. Ann Pharmacother. 2010;44(1):35-42.

Overweight children were at a significantly increased risk of medication underdosing compared with children of age- and sex-appropriate weight.

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