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November 29, 2016: Eliminate Dangerous Dose Designations—Use a Leading Zero before a Decimal

CBC.ca recently reported a medication incident that resulted in immediate harm and potential long-term complications to a young boy because he ingested a 10-fold overdose of risperidone daily over several months. Learn about the dangerous dose designation that contributed to the overdose.  Read more ...