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Preferred Unit of Measurement for Liquid Medications


The AAFP supports a standardized approach for the use of milliliters (mL) as the preferred unit of measurement for liquid medications, in order to prevent unintended medication overdoses in children. (Board Chair 1:1 - September 21, 2011)