The Blotter: Brian Ross Investigates

See How Drugs Get Mixed Up at Pharmacies

Look-Alike Drugs Lead to Prescription Errors

PHOTOS: Look-Alike Drugs Lead to Prescription Errors

Look-Alike Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
Look-Alike Drugs
After reports of dispensing errors involving these two drugs with similar-sounding names, the Food and Drug Administration worked with pharmaceutical manufacturers to change the name of Kapidex.
Look-Alike Drugs
Sertraline, widely known under the brand name Zoloft, is prescribed for depression. Simvastin, widely known under the popular brand name Zocor, is used to control cholesterol. Sertraline, widely recognized under brand name Zoloft, is used to treat depression. Here the brand names, the generic names, and the packaging are similar. (Institute for Safe Medication Practices)
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