Publication|Articles|September 21, 2026

Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Health Systems

  • September 2026
  • Volume 15
  • Issue 5

Comparison of Weight-Based vs Non–Weight-Based Norepinephrine Dosing in Patients With Septic Shock

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Weight-based norepinephrine dosing did not improve time to goal MAP, and median dose was similar compared with non–weight-based dosing in patients with septic shock.

To determine time to first goal, mean arterial pressure (MAP), and median norepinephrine dose in patients with septic shock treated with weight-based dosing (WBD) compared with non–weight-based dosing (non-WBD).

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