This alert addresses the potential for drug toxicity where illicit supplies of cocaine contain high concentrations of opioids or the local anesthetic, lidocaine (lignocaine). Continuing changes in ...
This alert describes four incidents of medication errors involving high-alert medications. Two cases involved administration of subcutaneous morphine and IV midazolam, respectively, at the wrong ...
This safety notice highlights the potential medication incidents that can occur during a drug shortage. The Astra Zeneca product of Suxamethonium Chloride has been in short supply and two other ...