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Look-alike medications in the perioperative setting: scoping review of medication incidents and risk reduction interventions.

Alexandra N RyanKelvin L RobertsonBeverley D Glass
Published in: International journal of clinical pharmacy (2023)
This review highlighted challenges with look-alike medications in the perioperative setting and identified interventions for risk reduction. Key interventions did not involve technology-based solutions and further research is required to assess their effectiveness in preventing patient harm.
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