Sanofi-Aventis’ Insulin Pen Prone To Medication Errors – ISMP
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
OptiClik insulin delivery system’s digital display, when incorrectly oriented, may cause overdosing or subtherapeutic dosing, according to Medication Safety Alert.
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