Abstract:Background
During the parenteral nutrition (PN) compounding process, medical prescriptions must be transcribed in the pharmacy department, where there is an increased risk of medication errors.
Purpose
To describe the implementation of the connection between the hospital prescription program and the PN compounding program.
Materials and methods
From November to December 2010, an explanatory document was prepared to cover all the products used in the preparation of PN for adult and paediatric patients and t… Show more
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