WILLOW GROVE, Pa., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), an ECRI company, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ...

New credential formally recognizes pharmacy technicians as essential leaders in medication error prevention and patient ...

HORSHAM, Pa., & DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), with the support of Baxter International, is launching a two-year International Safe Medication ...

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"CPOE systems have done a remarkable job in reducing the likelihood of medication errors, but mistakes are still seen with far too much frequency," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of Leapfrog.

Purpose: Processes that pharmacists can use to identify high-risk areas and drugs that require special focus in error-prevention efforts are discussed, with emphasis ...

Rockville, Md., March 10, 2004 -- The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) today released Advancing Patient Safety in U.S. Hospitals: Basic Strategies for Success, a first-ever case study book featuring ...

Rockville, Md., December 4, 2008 — In a decision to focus full attention and resources on its core standards-setting activities, USP will transfer its reporting programs, MEDMARX® and the Medication ...

Today, a compelling argument can be made that the practice of making generic drugs look different than brand drugs carries a substantial risk. Medication errors have resulted from confusion regarding ...