A case of adverse drug reaction induced by dispensing error.

L. Gallelli; O. Staltari; C. Palleria; G. Di Mizio; G. De Sarro; B. Caroleo

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A case of adverse drug reaction induced by dispensing error.

November 7, 2012

Gallelli L, Staltari O, Palleria C, et al. J Forensic Leg Med. 2012;19(8):497-8.

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This case report discusses how poor communication led to an elderly patient mistakenly taking two contraindicated medications, which resulted in an adverse drug reaction and ultimately the patient's death.

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