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Look-alikes, sound-alikes: Three cases of insidious medication errors

Clinical Case Reports (2020) 8(12) 3284-3287
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3409
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Physicians should be aware of look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) drug names. Clearly legible drug prescriptions, preferably via electronic drug prescription systems, and the use of Tall Man lettering may help to prevent LASA medication errors.

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Heck, J., Groh, A., Stichtenoth, D. O., Bleich, S., & Krause, O. (2020). Look-alikes, sound-alikes: Three cases of insidious medication errors. Clinical Case Reports, 8(12), 3284–3287. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3409

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