Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Medication Dispensing Errors and Prevention - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519065/​

"Medication errors rank as the most frequent and avoidable source of patient harm. They can manifest at various points in the healthcare process, ranging from prescribing to actual drug administration. Given the gravity of this issue, regulatory bodies have introduced guidelines to reduce the occurrence of these incidents. This topic delves into the prevalent causes and categories of medication errors and their consequences for patients and the healthcare system. Furthermore, it underscores preventive strategies and the collaborative efforts of interprofessional teams in eradicating medication errors."

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• "Medication errors are the most common and preventable cause of patient injury.​​"

• "The IOM identifies medical errors as a leading cause of death and injury."

• "It is believed that preventable medication errors impact more than 7 million patients and cost almost $21 billion annually across all care settings."​