How to prevent or reduce prescribing errors: an evidence brief for policy authors.
de Araújo BC, de Melo RC, de Bortoli MC, et al. How to prevent or reduce prescribing errors: an evidence brief for policy authors. Front Pharmacol. 2019;10:439. doi:10.3389/fphar.2019.00439.
Prescribing errors are common and can result in patient harm. This review summarizes four key options to reduce prescribing errors: prescriber education, effective use of computerized alert systems at the clinical interface, use of tools and guidance to inform practice, and multidisciplinary teams that include pharmacists.