Place Vials So Their Labels Are Visible to Help Prevent Errors

Mishaps with med vials are common...due to mistaken identities.

In a recent case, fentanyl vials were placed in an automated dispensing cabinet pocket meant for atropine vials.

This error isn't surprising because fentanyl and atropine vials come in a similar size...with the same cap color.

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