Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
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Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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