Watch for Meds That Are Prone to 10-Fold Dosing Errors
December 2016
A recent mix-up will put focus on preventing 10-fold dosing errors.
In the latest case, a patient received 750 mcg Belbuca (buprenorphine) buccal films instead of the 75 mcg strength.
The patient used five doses of the wrong strength.
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