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Specify brand advice guidance – updated July 2023Refreshed guidelines for the application of specify brand advice (SBA) for medicines within electronic systems.
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John's story: Managing warfarin safelyHear John Smith tell his story of how he became seriously ill after taking warfarin and what has changed in the management of his warfarin as a result.
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Poll shows link between abbreviations and medication errorsNearly half of the 82 participants were unable to read the dose correctly. Many commented on the unusual dose, its poor legibility and the need to contact the doctor before doing anything.
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Recommended International Non-proprietary Names (rINNs)International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) are the official generic names for pharmaceuticals as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Consumer research: Safer prescribing and dispensing of medicinesTe Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission (Te Tāhū Hauora) is working alongside other agencies to support safer prescribing and dispensing of medicines. The full report on this project and a summary of the report are available here.
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Jessica Nand and Dr Mark Beale talk about medicine reconciliation in NZJessica Nand (pharmacist) and Mark Beale (doctor) talk about medicine reconciliation.
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Medicine reconciliation guidance tools and training materialsMedicine reconciliation guidance tools and training materials.
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Helen McKernan discusses mother's hospital treatmentHelen McKernan talks about her mother’s death, following a hospital medication error. Helen's mother was given the wrong medication for four days because of a chart mix up and inadequate checking.
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5 questions to ask about your medications – consumer safety posterConsumer poster available in English and te reo Māori to help patients, caregivers, families and whānau talk about medication with their health care providers.