|Articles|August 1, 2006

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can you READ this hospital Rx?

Oscar S. Saravia, PharmD, of Kendall Medical Center in Miami, Fla,was confused by this prescription. He made several attempts todecode the physician's handwriting, but he had no luck. Therefore, hecalled the physician to verify the medication being ordered. Will youhave any better luck figuring out this prescription?

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