Avoid Ambiguous Abbreviations

April 2020

You may see more focus on AVOIDING abbreviations.

We know abbreviations are risky...misreading or misunderstanding them can lead to confusion and mishaps.

But abbreviations that actually have multiple meanings may be even riskier.

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Table of Contents

Storage & Disposal Tackle Issues With Meds Kept in Original Containers
Antibiotics Consider Fetroja a "Salvage Therapy" for Resistant Infections
Med Safety Avoid Ambiguous Abbreviations
Cholesterol Nexletol Will Be a New Add-On Med for High Cholesterol
Practice Know Where to Find Info on Med Handling, Prep, and Storage
Neurology & Pain Prevent Mishaps With Low-Dose Naltrexone
Antipsychotics Expect Caplyta and Secuado to Continue on Admission
Inventory Management Use Strategies to Minimize Pharmacy Shrink
NSAIDs Anticipate an OTC Version of Voltaren Gel