Stay Alert for Multiple Copies of the Same EMR Rx

July 2015

Duplicate prescriptions from electronic medical records (EMRs) can be deadly.

In a recent error, an Rx was sent to the pharmacy for warfarin 1 mg, take one tab three times daily.

The prescriber then realized warfarin comes in 3 mg tabs...and sent over a new Rx for warfarin 3 mg, once daily to REPLACE the 1 mg Rx.

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Table of Contents

Practice Help Identify Potential Comprehensive Med Review Candidates
Medication Errors Stay Alert for Multiple Copies of the Same EMR Rx
Topicals Pay Close Attention to Decimal Points and Numbers on Actinic Keratosis Rxs
Natural Health Products Point Out Administration Instructions With Hemovel for Hemorrhoids
Contraceptives Stay Alert for Numbers and Abbreviations on IUD Rxs
Rosacea Calculate Days' Supply for Rosacea Meds Using "Rule of Hand"
Antipsychotics Don't Automatically Substitute Between Antipsychotic Dosage Forms
Diabetes Meds Listen for Patients on a "Flozin" Talking About Sudden Illness
Bites & Stings Stay Alert for Patients Picking Up TOPICAL Antihistamines for Bug Bites
Probiotics Point out the "Directions for Use" Section on Probiotic Products
Communication Include Pictograms With Pharmacy Paperwork
Supplements Watch for Mix-Ups Between Niacinamide and Other Vitamin B3 Forms