Comparing the accuracy of medication order verification between pharmacists and a tech check tech model: A prospective randomised observational study

Medication errors have the potential to cause significant harm and the final verification of dispensed medications is essential to patient safety. There is international evidence to demonstrate that trained pharmacy technicians can safely and accurately undertake the verification of medication orders in ward-based unit dose containers. There is a need for evaluation of pharmacy technician verification of medication orders in broader contexts including the hospital inpatient dispensary.
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Source Type: research