It’s time to stop rounding serum creatinine

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Improper rounding of serum creatinine can lead to miscalculations in renal function, impacting patient care.
Evidence suggests that not rounding serum creatinine enhances the accuracy of pharmacotherapy decisions.
The approach challenges current clinical practices, emphasizing the need for adjustments in how serum levels are communicated.
Rethinking these calculations may support better clinical outcomes and address discrepancies in patient management.

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Discussion highlights the need to avoid rounding serum creatinine in pharmacy, indicating improved accuracy in renal function assessment.

Farley et al. (2025) studied this question.

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