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Incidence of drug-related adverse events related to the use of high-alert drugs: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Menezes MS, Doria GAA, Valença-Feitosa F, et al. Incidence of drug-related adverse events related to the use of high-alert drugs: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Explor Res Clin Social Pharm. 2024;14:100435. doi:10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100435.

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June 19, 2024
Menezes MS, Doria GAA, Valença-Feitosa F, et al. Explor Res Clin Social Pharm. 2024;14:100435.
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Menezes MS, Doria GAA, Valença-Feitosa F, et al. Incidence of drug-related adverse events related to the use of high-alert drugs: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Explor Res Clin Social Pharm. 2024;14:100435. doi:10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100435.