Events associated with the prescribing, dispensing, and administering of medication loading doses.

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Events associated with the prescribing, dispensing, and administering of medication loading doses.

September 19, 2012

Carson SL, Gaunt MJ. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. 2012;9:82-88.

This article discusses data on loading dose errors and provides strategies to reduce risks of such adverse drug events.

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