Understanding Patient Safety: What is a high risk drug?
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Adverse drug events (ADEs) lead to an estimated 280,000 hospital admissions in the U.S. annually, with a significant portion involving high-risk medications [1.4.7]. So, **what is a high risk drug?** They are medications with a heightened potential to cause significant patient harm if used in error [1.2.3, 1.6.5].
