Sources of Errors in Prescription Diptarco Singha B.Pharm; 2 nd Semister
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Sources of Errors in Prescription
Diptarco Singha
B.Pharm; 2nd Semister
A Prescription is a written order from a Registered Medical Practitioner, or any other Licensed Practitioner, such as Dentists, Veterinarian etc.
WHAT IS A “PRESCRIPTION” ?
ABBREVIATIONS:-
It represents a problem in understanding the parts of a prescribing order & therefore
leads to confusion…
NAME OF THE DRUG
There are certain drugs whose name look or sound like those of other drugs…
STRENGTH OF A Preparation
The Strength of the prescribed drug should be
clearly stated by the prescriber…
DOSAGE FORM OF THE PRESCRIBED DRUG
Many of the Medicines are available in more than one Dosage Form. So, the dosage form of the medicine should be mentioned…
DOSE OF THE PRESCRIBED DRUG
Dose is different for patients of different age & sex…
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PATIENTS
It essential to mention the instructions like quantity of the drug to be taken, the frequency & timing of administration in
order to avoid confusion…
It is essential to check that there are no Pharmaceutical or
Therapeutic incompatibility in a prescription…
INCOMPATIBILITIES
REFERENCE:-
MEHTA R. M - PHARMACEUTICS IIBy‘Vallabh Prakashan’3RD Edition- 2010
“Prescription > Page 12 ”
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