An Overview on Prescription Error

Abstract

An overview of prescription errors among patients is studied. A prescription error is defined as a therapeutic process failure that results in or may result in patient damage. Errors with prescriptions states that at least 1.5 million people are harmed annually by one of the most prevalent medical blunders. While there are many benefits of using medicines, as well as there are also risks, which might occur due to prescription errors. One of the most frequent ways that patients suffer is from improper prescription management, which is often the result of prescribing errors. The methods to lower prescription errors are examined in this evidence scan. Finding the cause of prescription errors and raising public awareness are its two main goals to reduce errors. Make errors or inconsistencies in the selection and administration of medications, such as incorrect dosages, wrong route of administration, and unnoticed drug interaction. Prescription errors are more likely to occur in older adults. Errors in prescription drugs raise health care expenses and reduces patient trust in the medical system. Managers and health experts are constantly searching for methods to raise the standard and guarantee the security of healthcare. This document discusses medication errors, which are instances of drug mis adventuring that should be avoided by implementing efficient system controls. These controls should involve pharmacists, doctors, nurses, risk management staff, attorneys, administrators, patients, and other members of the organizational setting in addition to regulatory bodies and the pharmaceutical industry