CVS misspelling medication

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[Post New]04/26/2011 11:14
cuzimawesome
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Anonymous wrote:
cuzimawesome wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But the concern in the medical community is that the drug will be mistaken for a drug with a name that is close to it, but completely unrelated to the drug's purpose, not that it will be misspelled.

So if the sign read "So sorry, we are out of Benedryl, please try Benzoyl Peroxide!" Yes, OP, I would be VERY, VERY concerned!


Exactly. This. I'm an RN and this is such a typical nursing student freak out. People understand what Benadryl is... even if it's spelled "Benedryl". I would be way more concerned if they mixed up two totally different medications. You can mention the mis-spelling to the pharmacy if it really concerns you.


I rather suspect that CVS has an advertising special department that writes the ads and buys the space for their ads and advertised specials and that the pharmaceutical (sp?) department has absolutely no responsibility for this grievous ad that has send OP, nursing student, and RN in a tailspin.


I suspect that you didn't read my reply thoroughly. I'm hardly in a tailspin my dear. And yes, since the nursing student is so concerned, it's perfectly fine to complain to the pharmacy... I'm sure they can figure out who to contact to change the ad.
[Post New]04/26/2011 12:34
Anonymous
cuzimawesome wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
cuzimawesome wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But the concern in the medical community is that the drug will be mistaken for a drug with a name that is close to it, but completely unrelated to the drug's purpose, not that it will be misspelled.

So if the sign read "So sorry, we are out of Benedryl, please try Benzoyl Peroxide!" Yes, OP, I would be VERY, VERY concerned!


Exactly. This. I'm an RN and this is such a typical nursing student freak out. People understand what Benadryl is... even if it's spelled "Benedryl". I would be way more concerned if they mixed up two totally different medications. You can mention the mis-spelling to the pharmacy if it really concerns you.


I rather suspect that CVS has an advertising special department that writes the ads and buys the space for their ads and advertised specials and that the pharmaceutical (sp?) department has absolutely no responsibility for this grievous ad that has send OP, nursing student, and RN in a tailspin.


I suspect that you didn't read my reply thoroughly. I'm hardly in a tailspin my dear. And yes, since the nursing student is so concerned, it's perfectly fine to complain to the pharmacy... I'm sure they can figure out who to contact to change the ad.


I hope you're never my nurse. Your attitude shows you're the typical kind of healthcare professional that will take things from granted and make a stupid mistake that can cost someone's life.
[Post New]04/26/2011 13:12
Anonymous
Does anyone else find it amusing that two posts insisting that a mistake in an advertisement is life-threatening themselves contain grammatical or typographical errors?
[Post New]04/26/2011 13:14
cuzimawesome
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Anonymous wrote:
cuzimawesome wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
cuzimawesome wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But the concern in the medical community is that the drug will be mistaken for a drug with a name that is close to it, but completely unrelated to the drug's purpose, not that it will be misspelled.

So if the sign read "So sorry, we are out of Benedryl, please try Benzoyl Peroxide!" Yes, OP, I would be VERY, VERY concerned!


Exactly. This. I'm an RN and this is such a typical nursing student freak out. People understand what Benadryl is... even if it's spelled "Benedryl". I would be way more concerned if they mixed up two totally different medications. You can mention the mis-spelling to the pharmacy if it really concerns you.


I rather suspect that CVS has an advertising special department that writes the ads and buys the space for their ads and advertised specials and that the pharmaceutical (sp?) department has absolutely no responsibility for this grievous ad that has send OP, nursing student, and RN in a tailspin.


I suspect that you didn't read my reply thoroughly. I'm hardly in a tailspin my dear. And yes, since the nursing student is so concerned, it's perfectly fine to complain to the pharmacy... I'm sure they can figure out who to contact to change the ad.


I hope you're never my nurse. Your attitude shows you're the typical kind of healthcare professional that will take things from granted and make a stupid mistake that can cost someone's life.


Right. We're talking about Benadryl here... mis-spelled with an "e". Hardly life threatening. As a nurse you have to look at each situation individually. This wasn't Coumadin. Benadryl a very, very well-known, common drug.

And thank you for your vote of confidence. It's greatly appreciated.
[Post New]04/26/2011 13:48
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Does anyone else find it amusing that two posts insisting that a mistake in an advertisement is life-threatening themselves contain grammatical or typographical errors?


English is not my first language. I'm sorry for my mistakes. Thankfully, most of the names of the drugs are the same everywhere.
[Post New]04/26/2011 16:44
Anonymous
If English is not your native language, why on earth would you take it on yourself to point out a spelling error on a sign? Did it really confuse you?
[Post New]04/26/2011 17:01
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
cuzimawesome wrote:I suspect that you didn't read my reply thoroughly. I'm hardly in a tailspin my dear. And yes, since the nursing student is so concerned, it's perfectly fine to complain to the pharmacy... I'm sure they can figure out who to contact to change the ad.


I hope you're never my nurse. Your attitude shows you're the typical kind of healthcare professional that will take things from granted and make a stupid mistake that can cost someone's life.

Couldn't disagree more. cusimawesome, you have the no-bullshit attitude that I want in someone who is responsible for taking care of me. Love, I get from my husband; from medical professionals I expect competent and courageous care. And from nurses in particular, I need someone who will speak up when she sees a mistake being made.
[Post New]04/26/2011 17:15
Anonymous
I had no idea what the misspelling was - had to look it up. CVS didn't misspell the medication it is pushing - it misspelled the one it's out of. So, if someone came into the store looking for benAdryl, couldn't find it, saw this sign saying benEdryl was out of stock, and didn't realize that it was a just a typo, (a) holy crap, she's dumb, and (b) she wouldn't have purchased the wrong thing, she just would have spent hours wandering around the store looking for benAdryl (not benEdryl!), until she asked a clerk, who would have pointed to the sign (and thought, "hold crap, she's dumb).

OP, you appear to lack a sense of proportion - there are big deals, there are little deals, there ase miniscule deals - and then there's this. I'm a little afraid that when you see a patient for a stubbed toe, you'll recommend amputation above the knee.
[Post New]04/26/2011 18:47
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I had no idea what the misspelling was - had to look it up. CVS didn't misspell the medication it is pushing - it misspelled the one it's out of. So, if someone came into the store looking for benAdryl, couldn't find it, saw this sign saying benEdryl was out of stock, and didn't realize that it was a just a typo, (a) holy crap, she's dumb, and (b) she wouldn't have purchased the wrong thing, she just would have spent hours wandering around the store looking for benAdryl (not benEdryl!), until she asked a clerk, who would have pointed to the sign (and thought, "hold crap, she's dumb).

OP, you appear to lack a sense of proportion - there are big deals, there are little deals, there ase miniscule deals - and then there's this. I'm a little afraid that when you see a patient for a stubbed toe, you'll recommend amputation above the knee.


Nurses don't recommended anything. Their job is to deliver the doctor's prescribed treatments. I would expect my nurse to be attentive and point out mistakes. That's why most doctors HATE nurses that speak up.
[Post New]04/26/2011 20:24
Anonymous
My child was prescribed cefzil, which is cefprozil. The CVS gave me cefadroxil. I asked them at the store point blank and asked, "the script said cefzil, your label says cefadroxil, is this right?". They said yes, but they are not the same at all.

I am not one who thinks much of the grammar/spelling police, but if there is a valid place for it, I'd say it is pharmaceuticals.

Here are some spelling errors you would not like to experience:

http://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/issue/2010/December2010/MedicationSafety-1210

I still read the label and dispensing directions 3x each time I give a medication. My mother was a nurse. At 3 AM I cannot remember the dosages for infant motrin / tylenol.


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