In a study published by the FDA, improper dosing, dispensing the wrong drug (look alike drugs), and improper administration of the drug accounted for 41 % present of
all fatal pharmacy errors.
Not exact matches
The other aspect of a
pharmacy error that may contribute to a serious or
fatal injury is the fact that the patient is not getting the medication that the doctor prescribed.
To avoid the dangerous — and sometimes
fatal — effects of professional
error,
pharmacy technicians must be extremely knowledgeable in their field, especially regarding drug uses and interactions.