The following articles describe common situations complained about, and steps pharmacists can implement in their practice to prevent occurrences of these types of errors (reproduced from ReadLinks – What Went Wrong):

• Allergies not documented on patient profile
• Breach of patient confidentiality
• Issues involving clozapine
• Veterinary prescription processed under pet owner’s name
• Wrong directions on label
• Wrong drug dispensed
• Wrong strength dispensed in blister pack