Safe handling of concentrated electrolyte products from outsourcing facilities during critical drug shortages. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Safe handling of concentrated electrolyte products from outsourcing facilities during critical drug shortages. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Press Release/Announcement
 
• Published May 2018

Safe handling of concentrated electrolyte products from outsourcing facilities during critical drug shortages.

National Alert Network. Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. May 24, 2018.

Drug shortages can necessitate hospitals to find alternative sources for important medications. This alert raises awareness of risks associated with potassium chloride use due to variations in labeling, packaging, or concentration of outsourced medications. Recommendations include use of barcode scanning and communicating with staff regarding drug shortages.

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