PDC's Pharmacy Labels Customer Research
Human Error is the Top Cause of Medication Labeling Errors, Barcode Failures Second.
What are the top reasons why your pharmacy experienced medication labeling errors?
Human error and distraction, other |
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Barcode didn't scan or incorrect read |
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Human error, incorrect drug |
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Human error, incorrect dosage |
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Human error, patient misidentification |
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No barcode on label |
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Illegible printed information, e.g. smearing, fading |
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Illegible handwriting |
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NONE - No medication labeling error in pharmacy |
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Label fell off or not applied |
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