Measurement
ug
Microgram
What ug stands for
ug is a medical abbreviation for microgram. TermDecode files it under measurement abbreviations.
MeasurementFlagged high risk
Risk
Can be mistaken for "mg" - 1000-fold overdose risk
Safer Alternative
Write "mcg"
Seen in context
50 ug misread as 50 mg
Source Note
This item is retained as a historical/local safety warning and is not verified as an exact current ISMP 2024 PDF or Joint Commission minimum-list token.
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