Stewardship of Medication Errors in a Developing Country’s Scenario: A Clinical Pharmacist’s Role

In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital's dermatology department, researchers reported frequent prescription errors and incomplete information, such as missing drug routes and usage, with significant instances of polypharmacy and potential drug interactions, emphasizing the need for improved rational drug usage practices.

This study identified key content for pharmacy professionals' education on handling cytotoxic drugs, highlighting training in aseptic techniques, PPE use, and spill management, and recommended developing guidelines with both theoretical and practical learning components to enhance their implementation.

This study found that introducing warning symbols and educational programs significantly reduced the erroneous crushing of medications in nursing homes.

This study found that a medication error reporting system can significantly enhance patient safety through active participation of all stakeholders, with clinical pharmacists playing a crucial role in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

This commentary described developing a framework to evaluate how pharmacists in community pharmacy care clinics impact emergency department visits, focusing on conditions they can manage, adverse medication events, and necessary referrals.