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not for personal use.
g. Expired samples, with exception of controlled
drugs, should be returned to the pharmaceutical
representative or disposed of safely by following FDA
guidelines at www.FDA.gov.
19. Medications in emergency kits should be regularly
monitored for expiration.
20. Do not keep unlabeled bottles, vials, or pre-filled syringes
in the office. (See “Safe Injection Practices” section)
21. Use e-prescribing or print handwritten prescriptions to
ensure legibility.
22. The use of abbreviations can be frequently misinterpreted
and may result in harm to patients. A list of accepted
abbreviations and correct dose designations is available at
www.ismp.org/tools/errorproneabbreviations.pdf.
23. Use the metric system, particularly for pediatric dosing and
weight measurements.
24. Document the medicine’s indication on the prescription as
well as the medical record.
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