Atropine eye drops

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Jennifer Marie ...
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Atropine eye drops

I am wondering what other hospitals have put in place to reduce wrong route administration errors with orders to administer atropine eye drops orally to reduce secretions. Is anyone placing in a different container?

Appreciate any insight you can provide. Thanks!
Jen