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Prescribing in children (neonate to 16 years old) should always be undertaken with care. There are significant differences between children and adults in terms of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and practical aspects of drug treatment. Children should not be regarded simply as small adults as dosing requires calculation based on weight, age, surface area and renal function. Prescribing for children comes with significant risks of errors and potential harm and therefore should not be carried out if inexperienced without senior medical or specialist pharmacy support.