Press Coverage

Pharma Company Reports 2,000 Opioid-Related Deaths to the FDA

April 20, 2019

Article about Endo Pharmaceuticals and adverse event reporting by opioid manufacturers quotes ISMP's senior scientist.

For the full text, visit The Gazette online.

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News Release 10/07/2021

ISMP Warns about Mix-Ups between Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccines

Since the 2021-2022 influenza (flu) vaccine became available in September, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has received multiple reports of mix-ups. Some patients have consented to a flu vaccine but received one of the COVID-19 vaccines instead, while others have received the flue

Press Coverage 09/16/2021

The Joint Commission: Deadline for ISMP Medication Safety Self Assessment for Perioperative Settings Extended

This news brief appeared in the OR Manager newsletter on September 16, 2021.

News Release 09/14/2021

ECRI Joins Global Leaders in Supporting World Patient Safety Day 2021

ECRI and its affiliate, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), advocate for safe maternal and newborn care; launches site with free resources and safety guidance.