IM/ subcutaneous doses from pharmacy and prevention of wrong route errors

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Jennifer Bonvechio
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IM/ subcutaneous doses from pharmacy and prevention of wrong route errors

Hello med safety friends,

My pharmacy currently dispenses subcutaneous doses plus overfill, along with the subcutaneous needle in the bag (not connected). Having the subcutaneous needle dispensed with the dose syringe was to help mitigate wrong route errors. Our pharmacy department would like to get away from dispensing needles altogether. What are your safeguards to mitigate wrong route errors with subcutaneous/ IM medications? We do indicate on label that 0.05 mL has been added.

What safeguards do you use to prevent wrong route errors with subcutaneous / IM meds dispensed from pharmacy?

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