Bethesda, MD-Verbal medication orders pose more risk for errors thanthose that are electronic or written, due to sound-alike drug names. Tolower that risk, ASHP has introduced "AudioMeds: Medication Use andPronunciation," the first audio/print guide to pronunciation of bothgeneric and brand names for nearly 200 frequently prescribed medications.
FDA Clears Phase 2 Trial of Cannabis in PTSD
November 20th 2024After a three-year negotiation, the FDA has dropped its objection to allowing patients to self-titrate dosing of smoked cannabis. But regulators want to see additional information about the device that will be used for inhalation.
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