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meps.ahrq.gov/data_stats/summ_tables/hc/drugs/2003/hcdrugest_totexp2003.shtml
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/catching-deadly-drug-mistakes
January 13, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Catching deadly drug mistakes. … Citation Text:
Catching deadly drug mistakes. Landro L. Wall Street Journal. … June 10, 2018
Neuromuscular blocking agents: reducing associated wrong-drug errors. … January 12, 2011
Drug errors are dangerous but preventable. … March 21, 2007
Wrist tag 'offers drug warning.'
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/usability-computerised-drug-monitoring-programme-detect-adverse-drug-events-and-non
December 21, 2014 - Study
Usability of a computerised drug monitoring programme to detect adverse drug … Usability of a computerised drug monitoring programme to detect adverse drug events and non-compliance … This study reports on the feasibility of using IVRS to detect adverse drug events after patients received … Usability of a computerised drug monitoring programme to detect adverse drug events and non-compliance … November 2, 2011
Diagramming patients' views of root causes of adverse drug events in
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/value-new-drug-labeling-knowledge-e-prescribing/citation/querying-national-drug
January 01, 2023 - Querying the National Drug File Reference Terminology (NDFRT) to assign drugs to decision support categories … Querying the National Drug File Reference Terminology (NDFRT) to assign drugs to decision support categories … Querying the National Drug File Reference Terminology …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safeguarding-storage-drug-products
December 15, 2010 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Safeguarding the storage of drug products. … Citation Text:
Safeguarding the storage of drug products. … This piece characterizes medication storage methods that contribute to adverse drug events and provides … Cite
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Safeguarding the storage of drug … April 16, 2018
Neuromuscular blocking agents: reducing associated wrong-drug errors.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-drug-events-elderly
April 21, 2011 - Review
Adverse drug events in the elderly. … Adverse drug events in the elderly. Br Med Bull. 2007;83(1). doi:10.1093/bmb/ldm016. … The authors discuss drug-related adverse events in the elderly and provide practical suggestions for … Adverse drug events in the elderly. Br Med Bull. 2007;83(1). doi:10.1093/bmb/ldm016. … May 15, 2013
Causes of preventable drug-related hospital admissions: a qualitative study
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/enhancing-medication-cpoe-safety-and-quality-indications-based-prescribing/citation/enhancing
January 01, 2023 - Exploring the potential for using drug indications to prevent look-alike and sound-alike drug errors. … Exploring the potential for using drug indications to prevent look-alike and sound-alike drug errors. … Expert Opin Drug Saf 2017 Oct;16(10):1103-9. PMID: 28724335.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adherence-drug-drug-interaction-alerts-high-risk-patients-trial-context-enhanced-alerting
February 21, 2018 - Study
Adherence to drug–drug interaction alerts in high-risk patients: a trial of … Adherence to drug-drug interaction alerts in high-risk patients: a trial of context-enhanced alerting … This randomized controlled trial found that tailoring drug–drug interaction alerts with relevant laboratory … Adherence to drug-drug interaction alerts in high-risk patients: a trial of context-enhanced alerting … 25, 2011
The development and evaluation of an integrated electronic prescribing and drug
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pharmacist-workload-and-pharmacy-characteristics-associated-dispensing-potentially-clinically
May 26, 2011 - workload and pharmacy characteristics associated with the dispensing of potentially clinically important drug-drug … workload and pharmacy characteristics associated with the dispensing of potentially clinically important drug-drug … workload and pharmacy characteristics associated with the dispensing of potentially clinically important drug-drug … Related Resources From the Same Author(s)
Reasons provided by prescribers when overriding drug–drug … May 26, 2011
Recommendations to improve the usability of drug–drug interaction clinical
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-shortages-obama-tries-prevent-emergencies
April 10, 2024 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Drug shortages: Obama tries to prevent emergencies. … Citation Text:
Drug shortages: Obama tries to prevent emergencies. Neergaard L. … steps to prevent and mitigate drug shortages . … September 8, 2016
Drug shortages persist in US, harming care. … September 2, 2016
Examining the Increase in Drug Shortages.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-name-confusion-preventing-medication-errors
January 29, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Drug name confusion: preventing medication errors. … Drug name confusion: preventing medication errors. FDA consumer. 2005;39(4):35-7. … This article reports on problems with drug names, the naming process for medications, and both industry … Drug name confusion: preventing medication errors. FDA consumer. 2005;39(4):35-7.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-drug-interactions-should-be-non-interruptive-order-reduce-alert-fatigue-electronic
December 31, 2014 - Study
Drug–drug interactions that should be non-interruptive in order to reduce alert … Drug-drug interactions that should be non-interruptive in order to reduce alert fatigue in electronic … Alert fatigue is particularly common in drug–drug interaction (DDI) alerts, with prior studies reporting … Drug-drug interactions that should be non-interruptive in order to reduce alert fatigue in electronic … March 4, 2015
Time-dependent drug–drug interaction alerts in care provider order entry
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/report-ispe-drug-shortages-survey
January 26, 2022 - Book/Report
Report on the ISPE Drug Shortages Survey. … Citation Text:
Report on the ISPE Drug Shortages Survey. … This worldwide survey determined root causes and underlying issues contributing to drug shortages … URL
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Report on the ISPE Drug … September 7, 2016
Strategic Plan for Preventing and Mitigating Drug Shortages.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-drug-prescription-errors-and-adverse-drug-events-application-probabilistic-machine
March 12, 2025 - Study
Reducing drug prescription errors and adverse drug events by application of … Reducing drug prescription errors and adverse drug events by application of a probabilistic, machine-learning … Reducing drug prescription errors and adverse drug events by application of a probabilistic, machine-learning … February 1, 2023
Allergic adverse drug events after alert overrides in hospitalized … September 21, 2022
Improving the specificity of drug-drug interaction alerts: can it
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ashp-guidelines-managing-drug-product-shortages
September 06, 2023 - Commentary
ASHP guidelines on managing drug product shortages. … ASHP guidelines on managing drug product shortages. … Drug shortages are a persistent threat to safe patient care. … ASHP guidelines on managing drug product shortages. … November 14, 2018
Drug shortages: a complex health care crisis.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eliminating-adverse-drug-events-ascension-health
August 26, 2020 - Commentary
Eliminating adverse drug events at Ascension Health. … Eliminating adverse drug events at Ascension Health. … The authors describe an initiative to reduce adverse drug events (ADEs) that realized success through … Eliminating adverse drug events at Ascension Health. … April 11, 2011
Computerized surveillance for adverse drug events in a pediatric hospital
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/adverse-drug-events.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Adverse Drug Events occurring in U.S. … Hospitals
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Adverse Drug Events
Occurring in U.S. … Hospitals
Adverse drug events (ADEs) are the most common nonsurgical adverse events that occur in hospitals … By hospital region
Source: Statistical Brief #164: Characteristics of Adverse Drug Events Originating
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/health-information-technology-and-improving-medication-use/citation/reduced
January 01, 2023 - Reduced effectiveness of interruptive drug-drug interaction alerts after conversion to a commercial electronic … Reduced effectiveness of interruptive drug-drug interaction alerts after conversion to a commercial electronic
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/infographics/AdverseDrugEventsInfographic.pdf
February 12, 2015 - HCUP Adverse Drug Events Infographic
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Adverse drug events (ADEs) are the most common nonsurgical adverse events that occur in hospitals … By hospital region
Source: Statistical Brief #164: Characteristics of Adverse Drug Events Originating