Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2013, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (8): 501-504.

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The Role of Pharmacists in Management of the High-alert Medications

REN Shuang ,LIANG Jian-hua*   

  1. Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China
  • Received:2012-12-06 Revised:2016-03-09 Online:2013-08-08 Published:2016-03-09

Abstract: Objective To study and analyze the role of pharmacists in management of high-alert medications in hospital and the Methods which can be used. Methods Refer to the ISMP's and CPAHP's lists of high-alert medications in 2012, and some management strategies and experiences of high -alert medications in medical institutions in China. Results The concept, background and classification of high -alert medications up to date were illustrated; the latest management ideas, technologies and measures of high -alert medications in hospital were summarized; the role of pharmacists in management of the high-alert medications in hospital was analyzed; and some management experiences in our hospital were introduced. Conclusion It is important to establish safety management system of high -alert medications for medical institutions. We advised that hospitals should make the lists and management systems of high-alert medications of their own according to each professional specialties, and attach importance to the pharmacists.

Key words: high-alert medications, drug safety, management, pharmacists

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