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Medication Errors on the Rise, but
They Can Be Prevented
Medication errors occur
when a mistake is made in prescribing, dispensing or taking a drug. These
errors are surprisingly common in America and are on the rise, as an
estimated four out of every five adults use prescription medicines,
over-the-counter drugs or dietary supplements during any given week.
Medication errors can cause serious injuries and even death. And something
else you should know: Medication errors are preventable.
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BY THE NUMBERS
1.5 Million
The number of
preventable medication errors estimated to occur each year, according to a
2007 report from the Institute of Medicine.
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VIDEO BOOKMARK
Medication Safety
Starts with YOU (and a List)
Why is an up-to-date,
shared medication list so important to preventing medication errors? This doc
shows you!
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MEDICINE MISTAKES DOUBLE AT HOME
The rate of serious
medication errors that occur at home doubled from 2000 to 2012, a new study
finds.
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