PTCB

Comprehensive study of ptcb covering fundamental concepts and advanced applications.

Basic Concepts

Medication Safety and Error Prevention

Prioritizing Medication Safety

Medication safety is essential to prevent harm to patients. Errors can occur at any stage—from prescribing to dispensing.

Types of Medication Errors

  • Wrong drug or dose
  • Incorrect label
  • Mix-ups between look-alike/sound-alike medications

Strategies for Error Prevention

  • Double-checking prescriptions
  • Using barcode scanning
  • Clear labeling and safe storage

Real-Life Impact

Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in catching mistakes before medications reach patients, saving lives and building trust in healthcare.


Stay alert: Always ask for clarification if something seems off.

Examples

  • Catching a prescription for 'hydralazine' that was meant to be 'hydroxyzine.'

  • Noticing a pediatric dose that exceeds the recommended limit.

In a Nutshell

Medication safety practices are key to preventing errors and protecting patients.