Don’t Let Return-to-Stocks Become “Return-to-Risk”

April 2026

You’ll see a renewed focus on preventing mishaps with return-to-stock (RTS) meds...due to an ISMP safety alert.

An RTS bottle of oxycodone/acetaminophen was poured alongside the intended hydrocodone/acetaminophen onto a visual counting machine. Since the tablets look nearly identical, the camera missed it.

The patient ended up taking a dose before noticing the mishap.

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Don’t Let Return-to-Stocks Become “Return-to-Risk”

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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