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Multiple Use of Injectable Medicines in Clinical Areas

Source QA, Medicines Safety and Medicines InformationPublished Last updated See all updates
Topics: AdministeringMedication Safety

Multiple use of injectable medicines is associated with an increased risk of microbial contamination

Guidance

Individual medicines should only be used multiple times if indicated in their SmPCs to prevent risk of microbial contamination. Use of multi-dose vials between different patients should be subject to local risk assessment.

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