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Archive > January, 2009 Vol. X, No. 1

Should You Give Prefilled Syringes a Shot?

The benefits sound great, but they're not without their challenges.

Leroy Kromis, PharmD

Syringes that come prefilled with perioperative medications measured out in their common dosage amounts are designed to simplify drug administration, reduce waste, and prevent infection and medication errors. But purchasing medications in prefilled syringes isn't necessarily the best move for every surgical facility, and you should closely review your own medication practices before deciding to go that route. Here's a look at some of the issues involved.

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