Pharmacy Abbreviation Errors

Pharmacy Abbreviation Errors can come into play during the data entry part of the filling process. Or they can originate with the prescriber if he or she writes the wrong abbreviation or writes something that is illegible. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (or ISMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating healthcare professionals, including pharmacy techs, pharmacists and prescribers on safe medication practices. The ISMP has created a list of error-prone Abbreviations, Symbols and Dose Designations that is downloadable as a .pdf document. Error-Prone Abbreviations

A pharmacist has created a fun video on this list. The video can be viewed below. Enjoy!

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