Alteplase and Tenecteplase Confusion; Lack of E-Prescribing Interoperability Leads to Double Dosing; Accidental Overdoses Involving Fluorouracil Infusions
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عنوان ژورنال: Hospital Pharmacy
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0018-5787,1945-1253
DOI: 10.1310/hpj5010-849