Megestrol 800 mg will be substituted for Megace 625 mg doses. Therapeutic substitution

This is a high risk medication. Double checks for the appropriateness of drug, dose, concentration, and pump setting (if applicable) must be performed.

The High Risk/High Alert Medication Policy may be found by using the search function in Policies and Procedures.

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