Abstract Background Administration of oral formulations in children is challenging for paediatric nurses who face these matters in their daily practice. Available formulations are often not adapted for children younger than 6 years of age, leading to manipulation of formulation and off-license administration.

Purpose The purpose of this survey was to interview paediatric nurses on administration practices that would cause issues in children younger than 6 years old: extemporaneous capsules, marketed solid dosage forms (ie, capsules, tablets) and solution for injection via the oral route. We also enquired about information tools available to validate drug manipulations.

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