• Newspaper/Magazine Article
  • Published June 2017

Death due to pharmacy compounding error reinforces need for safety focus.

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. June 15, 2017;22:1-4.

Compounding pharmacies prepare medicines for patients that aren't available as commercial products. Reviewing a case involving a pediatric patient who died after receiving a compounded oral liquid suspension that contained the wrong medication, this newsletter article discusses weaknesses in compounding processes that contributed to the incident. Recommendations for pharmacies to reduce opportunities for error include independent double-checks and designated areas for compounding activities.

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