In an effort to prevent medication errors, barcode medication administration technology has been implemented in many health care organizations. An integrative review was conducted to understand the effect of barcode medication administration technology on medication errors, and characteristics of use demonstrated by nurses contribute to medication safety. Addressing poor system use may support improved patient safety through the reduction of medication administration errors.

The possibility of cross-reactivity between SSRI antidepressants should be considered by clinicians who wish to switch from one SSRI to another due to a dermatologic reaction.