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Taking or receiving a wrong medicine, or the wrong dose of a medicine, could harm your health.

07/07/2026

๐Ÿ’Š Using medication blister packs? Take a moment to check them.

Do you or a loved one get medications prepared in blister packs from the pharmacy?
ISMP Canada received a report where a parentโ€™s blister pack had the wrong number of tablets in one slot.

Itโ€™s important to:
โœ”๏ธ Check your blister packs regularly
โœ”๏ธ Make sure you have the right medication
โœ”๏ธ Confirm the correct dose and time
A quick check can help prevent medication errors and keep you and your family safe. ๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿ“– Learn more from this newsletter:https://mederror.ca/wp-content/uploads/202101NewsletterV12N1-Blister-Pack.pdf

05/28/2026

ISMP Canada has been working with homes in Ontario for several years in an initiative called Strengthening Medication Safety in Long-Term Care.

The most recent phase of the program has been to support homes as they work on a resident-centred approach to strengthen medication safety, specifically with the appropriate use of antipsychotic medications. ๐Ÿ’Š

This video highlights the incredible work that is happening in LTC. ๐Ÿ‘ Kudos to for supporting the development of this video.

Grab your tea โ˜• and have a tissue handy. ๐Ÿฅน
๐Ÿ“บ Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jVmhZeen8Q&t=1s
๐Ÿ”ŽLearn more about the Strengthening Medication Safety in LTC initiative: https://ismpcanada.ca/resource/ltc/

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