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OFF THE SHELF: Dosing pediatric meds by child's weight

Jim Butschli demonstrates how a clever packaging innovation from AccuDial Pharmaceutical permits dosing of pediatric medicine based on weight rather than age.

Jim ButschliJim Butschli
Jun 23, 2011

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