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Yen-Fu Chen, Karen E Neil, Anthony J Avery

    Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
    |March 25, 2008
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    Community pharmacists identified prescribing problems, with incomplete information being the most common issue. This highlights areas for improving electronic prescribing systems and communication between doctors and pharmacists to prevent medication errors.

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    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Medication Error Prevention
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Medication errors are a global health priority.
    • Community pharmacists play a crucial role in screening prescriptions for potential errors.
    • This study examines prescribing problems from an error prevention standpoint.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document prescribing problems identified by community pharmacists.
    • To analyze the proximal causes of these prescribing problems.
    • To discuss strategies for preventing medication errors.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine community pharmacists participated for one month.
    • Documented prescribing problems, interventions, and causes.
    • Results were discussed with General Practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists for feedback.

    Main Results:

    • 196 prescribing problems reported out of 32,403 items dispensed (0.6%).
    • Incomplete or incorrect prescription information constituted two-thirds of problems.
    • Lack of information and transcription errors were primary causes; computerized prescribing pitfalls noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Community pharmacists are vital safeguards in preventing medication errors.
    • Identified areas for improvement in computerized prescribing systems.
    • Enhanced communication and information sharing between GPs and pharmacists are recommended.