List of Confused Drug Names

Also known as the Look-alike and sound-alike (LASA) list.

List of Error-Prone Abbreviations

This list includes abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations that have been frequently misinterpreted and involved in harmful or potentially harmful medication errors.

High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings

Medications requiring special safeguards to reduce the risk of errors and minimize harm.

Look-Alike Drug Names with Recommended Tall Man (Mixed Case) Letters

Drug name pairs or larger groupings that look similar utilize bolded uppercase letters to help draw attention to the dissimilarities in look-alike drug names.

High-Alert Medications in Community/Ambulatory Care Settings

Medications requiring special safeguards to reduce the risk of errors and minimize harm.

High-Alert Medications in Long-Term Care (LTC) Settings

Medications requiring special safeguards to reduce the risk of errors and minimize harm.

Safe Management of Patients with an External Subcutaneous Insulin Pump During Hospitalization

Suggestions for developing policies, procedures, and associated documents.