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The pharmacist shortage and medication errors: issues and evidence.

Surrey M Walton1

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Administration, Center for Pharmacoeconomic Research, and Illinois Regional Health Workforce Center-University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. walton@uic.edu

Journal of Medical Systems
|June 3, 2004
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The pharmacist shortage negatively impacts medication errors, supported by anecdotal evidence. Further research is recommended to explore pharmacist roles in health systems and error prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare quality and safety
  • Pharmacy practice and medication safety

Background:

  • The critical role of pharmacists in preventing medication errors is well-established.
  • A growing pharmacist shortage poses a potential threat to patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on the impact of pharmacist workforce on medication errors.
  • To analyze a recent survey directly assessing the effects of the pharmacist shortage on medication errors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pharmacist impact on medication errors.
  • Analysis of a unique survey data on the pharmacist shortage and medication errors.

Main Results:

  • Anecdotal evidence suggests a negative correlation between pharmacist shortages and medication errors.

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  • Existing research highlights the importance of pharmacist presence in reducing errors.

    • Conclusions:

    • The pharmacist shortage is a significant concern for medication safety.
    • Future research should investigate the intricate relationship between pharmacists, healthcare systems, and medication error rates.