Recommendations and Resources

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• Sound Formulary System Principles Endorsed by USP and Other National Organizations
• Guiding Principles Supporting Appropriate Drug Use at the Patient and Population Level
• Error-Avoidance Recommendations for Medications Used in Pediatric Populations
• Guide to Help Consumers Manage the Benefits and Risks of Medicines  (241KB)
• ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations
• Food and Drug Administration's "FDA 101: Medication Errors" Consumer Update
• Medication Use Process  (142KB)
• Patient Safety "Just Ask" Brochures
• Personal Medication Organizer  (69KB)
• Ten Ways Consumers Can Help Ensure That Medication Errors Are Avoided  (122KB)