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Publication|Articles|October 13, 2026
- October 2026
- Volume 92
- Issue 10
Ensuring Medication Safety in Special Populations
Author(s)Kathleen Kenny, PharmD, RPh
Fact checked by: Yasmeen Qahwash
Managing medication safety in specialized populations requires a shift from standardized dosing to precise, patient-specific customization.
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Modern medicine saves lives daily. However, a typical therapeutic dose of medication for one patient may be detrimental for another. Medication errors and adverse drug reactions can pose severe health risks and a massive burden on health care systems. This is especially true in vulnerable patient groups.
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