Look-alike, sound-alike medication errors: A novel case concerning a Slow-Na, Slow-K prescribing error
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16/02/2015
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| Resumo |
A 59-year-old man was mistakenly prescribed Slow-Na instead of Slow-K due to incorrect selection from a drop-down list in the prescribing software. This error was identified by a pharmacist during a home medicine review (HMR) before the patient began taking the supplement. The reported error emphasizes the need for vigilance due to the emergence of novel look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) drug pairings. This case highlights the important role of pharmacists in medication safety. |
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Dove Medical Press Ltd |
| Relação |
DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S78637 Naunton, M, Gardiner, H, & Kyle, Greg J. (2015) Look-alike, sound-alike medication errors: A novel case concerning a Slow-Na, Slow-K prescribing error. International Medical Case Reports Journal, 8, pp. 51-53. |
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Faculty of Health; Pharmacy |
| Palavras-Chave | #accuracy #diet supplementation #drug quality #drug safety #electronic prescribing |
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Journal Article |
