Part I: Preventing Dispensing Errors of Similarly Named Drugs
The similarity of drug names continues to be a common factor in the dispensing of an incorrect drug, and poor verbal or written skills can increase the risk of errors.
Focus on Error Prevention
All articles that are part of the Focus on Error Prevention series, authored by Ian Stewart.
Part II: Putting AIMS Into Practice – Preventing Dispensing Errors of Similarly Named Drugs
Read how pharmacy professionals can apply the AIMS Program to an incident related to the similarity of drug names highlighted in our Focus on Error Prevention series.
Focus on Error Prevention (November 2021)
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must be aware of the potential for error when medication is dispensed in the original sealed stock bottle.
Focus on Error Prevention (Summer 2021)
Learn more about the risk of patient misidentification when processing prescriptions that have been faxed, including how to use the AIMS Program to help prevent the incident from recurring.
