Focus on Error Prevention
All articles that are part of the Focus on Error Prevention series, authored by Ian Stewart.
By Ian Stewart R.Ph, B.Sc.Phm. Pharmaceutical manufacturers often create line extensions of brand name products to provide new strengths and delivery mechanisms. Though these XR, LA, CD, SR, XL, MR,…
Focus on Error Prevention, Summer 2019
By Ian Stewart R.Ph, B.Sc.Phm. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are often under pressure to process prescriptions and dispense medications quickly and efficiently. The use of technology is one strategy employed…
Focus on Error Prevention, Spring 2019
By Ian Stewart R.Ph, B.Sc.Phm. Always clarify potentially ambiguous and non-standard abbreviations with the prescriber. The misinterpretation of a prescriber’s intent is a leading cause of medication errors. A common…
Focus on Error Prevention, Winter 2019
By Ian Stewart R.Ph, B.Sc.Phm. Exercise caution when dispensing combination drug products – especially those available in multiple combination ratios. There has been an increase in the development and utilization…
