This continuing feature will focus on recent advancements in the areas of pediatrics and neonatal pharmacology and on methods for reducing medication error risk in this patient population. Most pharmacological agents are designed with the adult in mind, and there is little literature-based data from which to derive dosing schedules and proper drug administration techniques for the pediatric and neonatal patient. Moreover, pharmacological response in this group is not well understood. We hope that this feature will help you provide pharmaceutical care to this high-risk population. Direct questions or comments to Stuart Levine, PharmD, at slevine@nemours.org.
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