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ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications. Institute for Safe Medication Practices. 2014.

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ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications.

Institute for Safe Medication Practices. 2014.

This fact sheet lists medications with a high risk of causing significant harm to patients when incorrectly administered. The 2014 update includes additions of subcutaneous epinephrine and insulin U-500.

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