Prevent Cases of Mistaken Med Identity

March 2020

You'll hear about more meds being mistaken for one another.

Insulin and influenza vaccine errors are occurring...since the names and vials can look alike and both are stored in the fridge.

In a recent case, insulin was accidentally given at a flu clinic...and several patients were hospitalized with low blood sugar.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Prevent Cases of Mistaken Med Identity
Insurance Input the Right Rx Billing Codes
Infection Control Encourage Infection Control in Light of Coronavirus
Mental Health Have a Plan for Battling Burnout
Migraine Avoid Mix-Ups With the New Migraine Meds Ubrelvy and Reyvow
Vaccines Double-Check Which Tetanus Vaccine You're Dispensing
Testosterone Watch for Mishaps With Testosterone Rxs
Vitamins & Minerals Catch Potential Errors With Vitamin D Supplements
Women's Health Listen for Patients Asking How to Relieve Menstrual Symptoms
Sickle Cell Disease Oxbryta Will Be a New Specialty Med for Sickle Cell Disease