Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the management strategies of high-risk drug in medical institutions to ensure that patient medication is safe and effective. MethodsAccording to pertinent literature and the specific measures of high-risk drug management in our hospital, the feasible methods of high-risk drug administration were analyzed. ResultsThrough the application of high-risk drug management strategies and color label management practices in our hospital, a series of effective methods to strengthen the management of high-risk drug were investigated. Furthermore, high-risk drug awareness and operability were improved significantly by physicians, pharmacists and nurses. And drug safety was ensured effectively. ConclusionIt is necessary to strengthen the management and usage of high-risk drug, meantime, introduce color code administration to minimize drug induced hazards.

Key words: high-risk drug, classification management, color code