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Third Consensus Development Conference on the Safety of Intravenous Drug Delivery Systems-2018.

Michael Gabay¹, John B Hertig², Dan Degnan³

¹Drug Information Group, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL.

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Summary

Manufacturer ready-to-use intravenous drug delivery systems are safest, offering benefits with low risk. Key threats to safety include drug shortages and lack of standardization, requiring improved healthcare practices.

Keywords:

drug administration drug compounding drug safety intravenous infusion pharmacy administration

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Safety
Medication Management
Pharmacy Practice

Background:

The Third Consensus Conference on the Safety of Intravenous Drug Delivery Systems convened to assess current systems and emerging risks.
An expert panel and healthcare leaders discussed drug shortages, standardization, and patient safety perspectives.

Framework:

The conference evaluated benefits and risks of available intravenous drug delivery systems.
Expert discussions focused on enhancing medication quality and safety in sterile compounding and pharmacy operations.

Implementation:

An expert panel, comprising specialists in pharmacy, nursing, and IT, led the conference.
Healthcare leaders provided feedback through surveys and direct engagement during the event.

Implications:

Manufacturer ready-to-use products are identified as the safest option due to their benefits and low risk.
Drug shortages and lack of product standardization are significant threats to intravenous drug delivery safety.
The conference produced statements aimed at advancing intravenous drug delivery safety within healthcare institutions.