Many people and experts believe poorly written medical prescriptions may be one of the main reasons there are so many medication errors today. And a look at some of these commonly quoted statistics confirms that:

● Medication errors occur in approximately 1 in every 5 doses given in hospitals.
● One error occurs per patient per day.
● Approximately 1.3 million injuries and 7,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from medication-related errors.
● Drug-related morbidity and mortality are estimated to cost $177 billion in the U.S.

Even though these are just estimates from various studies and statistical models, the numbers are staggering. Thus, this course is specifically designed to address this threatening menace. The course can be taken by both health care and non -health care professionals- parents, first aiders, dispensing assistants, pharmacy technicians, nurses, doctors etc. who want to learn and understand essentials of medical prescriptions and medication safety.

Course Tutor

MR BOJANG, PG DIP, CPhT, GPC REGISTRANT, NPTA
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