PHARMACEUTICAL Defence Limited has confirmed that despite the well-recognised and publicised dangers when dispensing methotrexate incorrectly, it continues to receive reports of error with this drug.
PDL was responding to the recent TGA Advisory Committee on Medicines statement (PD Wed) which highlighted the increased risk of inadvertent dosing errors.
A spokesperson said PDL agreed with the strategies suggested by the Committee, adding that "when dispensing any methotrexate formulation, the pharmacist should remember SEE METHOTREXATE, SEE POTENTIAL DANGER".
PDL reminded Pharmacy Daily readers that it is available at any time to help pharmacists in relation to risk and harm minimisation, and will provide confidential advice regarding an incident or general query around methotrexate - 1300 854 838 or pdl.org.au.
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