Institute for Safe Medication Practices - ISMP
Organization URL(s)
ismpinfo@ismp.orgwww.ismp.org/
Other Contact Information
1800 Byberry Rd.
Suite 810
Huntingdon Valley,
PA 19006
215-947-7797 (Voice)
215-914-1492 (FAX)
Description
The purpose of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is to educate healthcare practitioners and institutions, regulatory agencies, professional organizations and the pharmaceutical industry about adverse drug events and their prevention. The Institute provides an independent review of medication errors submitted by practitioners to a national Medication Errors Reporting Program (MERP) operated by the United States Pharmacopeia. ISMP is an FDA MEDWATCH partner and regularly communicates with the FDA to help to prevent medication errors.
Online Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions About Medication Errors
http://www.ismp.org/faq.asp