Stay Alert for Demo Meds That Look Like Actual Meds
You can help prevent mix-ups between demonstration, or “demo,” products and actual meds.
In a recent report, demo albuterol inhalers, which don’t contain medication, were dispensed to patients instead of the actual inhalers.
It’s not surprising...since demo inhalers, auto-injectors, and other devices used for patient education often look like the real thing.
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