Understanding What Is a Ham Drug (High-Alert Medication)
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Medication errors involving high-risk drugs contribute to an estimated 380,000–450,000 preventable adverse drug events in U.S. hospitals each year. In a clinical setting, healthcare professionals refer to these powerful and potentially dangerous substances as “High-Alert Medications,” or HAMs. Understanding what is a ham drug is crucial for both healthcare providers and patients, as these medications require special safeguards to minimize the risk of harm.
