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FDA Drug Topics: How to Avoid Medication Errors with Pen Injectors - May 23, 2023

FDA’s Division of Drug Information in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is excited to present a series of educational webinars targeting the needs of all health care professionals and students, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. Interact with FDA staff from a variety of divisions and learn more about the FDA and drug regulation!

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, CDER's Office of Communication, Division of Drug Information (DDI) will host a webinar titled: FDA Drug Topics: How to Avoid Medication Errors with Pen Injectors. There has been an increasing number of ready-to-use or ready-to-administer injectable medications reaching the market as auto-injectors, pen injectors, or otherwise requiring syringe/needle use at home. This webinar will provide participants with important safety information to help patients and caregivers avoid medication errors with these products, whether intended for use institutionally or at home. The presenters will share information derived from a review of medication error reports submitted by practitioners and patients to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices National Medication Errors Reporting Program (ISMP MERP). These reports, as well as other observations by the presenters will help identify safety issues and prevention measures that health care professionals should consider for incorporation into their patient safety education programs, including when prescribing or dispensing these products for patients at home.

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