ISMP updates list of medication error-prone abbreviations

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The US Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has updated its List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations which should not be used in internal communications; verbal, handwritten or electronic prescriptions; handwritten or computer-generated medication labels; drug storage bin labels; medication administration records; and screens associated with pharmacy and prescriber computer order entry systems, automated dispensing cabinets, smart infusion pumps, and other medication-related technologies. …