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International Medication Safety Network (IMSN)
About the International Medication Safety Network (IMSN)

IMSN

The International Medication Safety Network (IMSN) is an international network involving the main programmes for safe medication practices, the aims of which are to prevent medication errors and contribute to safer healthcare.

Established by the "Salamanca Declaration to promote safe medication practices globally" in November 2006, this specific network aims at promoting and reinforcing cooperation between independent, multidisciplinary programmes for safe medication practices.

> Salamanca Declaration of 19 November 2006 (pdf, 159 Ko)

Address:
International Medication Safety Network
200 Lakeside Drive
Horsham PA 19044 USA
tel: +1 215 947 7797
fax: +1 215 914 1492                    
www.intmedsafe.net

Contact:
Michael R. Cohen, RPh, MS, ScD (hon), DPS (hon)
Chair

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