Medication Safety Alert! March 2015

In this month's issue: 

• Computerized Order Entry (e-prescribing) Survey: Part 2: Improving how systems are used.
• Check allergies when using an emergency drug box
• Transdermal medications and heat sources
• Actiq is not for sore throats!
• Topical creams/solutions and other products are not safe at the bedside
• Don't open Pradaxa capsules