Stay Alert for Demo Meds That Look Like Actual Meds

November 2023

You can help prevent mix-ups between demonstration, or “demo,” products and actual meds.

It’s scary because these teaching tools used in simulation exercises usually look like the real thing.

In a recent report, demo Ryanodex vials, which contain expired dantrolene, were mixed into stock of actual Ryanodex vials.

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Table of Contents

Med Safety Stay Alert for Demo Meds That Look Like Actual Meds
Antipsychotics Ensure Safety With Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Infectious Diseases Check Dose and Duration With COVID-19 or Flu Treatments
Med Safety Don’t Let Confusing Drug Names Fool You
Opioids Ask for Details About Reactions to Opioids
Decongestants Be Aware of FDA’s Stance on Oral Phenylephrine
Injectables Promote Proper Use of Pen Injectors for Diabetes
NatMed Spotlight Know When to Caution Against Using Echinacea