Focus on Error Prevention

This Pharmacy Connection article reflects on how effective communication between physicians and pharmacists is critical to ensure optimal patient outcomes. more >>

This Pharmacy Connection article explains that it cannot be assumed that since the patient has taken the medication previously, a therapeutic assessment is unnecessary.more >>

This Pharmacy Connection article highlights the potential for medication errors if unregulated pharmacy staff members misinterpret prescriptions and there is no pharmacist consultation. more >>

This Pharmacy Connection article shares how written prescriptions increase the potential for error, making therapeutic patient assessments more important than ever. more >>

This Pharmacy Connection article explores how patients are at an increased risk of receiving an inappropriate drug therapy as they transition between healthcare settings.more >>

This Pharmacy Connection article explores the critical importance of using the correct salt form of a drug when preparing prescriptions, including compounded medications.more >>

This Pharmacy Connection article discusses the importance of assessing all prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness before the medication is dispensed. more >>

This Pharmacy Connection article demonstrates how pharmacy professionals can apply the AIMS Program to an incident related to the similarity of drug names.more >>