USP Quality Review

No. 54, Issued 5/96

In This Issue:

OTC NAMES: AN INVITATION TO ERR?

Product Content Confusion

Unintentional Acetaminophen Overdosing

Product Strength Confusion

Manufacturers and the FDA

Ensuring Expected Therapeutic Outcome for Patients

Reported OTC Medication Errors

To report similar problems or to receive further information, call the USP USP Medication Errors Reporting Program at 800-23-ERROR (800-233-7767). The USP Medication Errors Reporting Program is presented in cooperation with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.