Analysis of Non-rational Prescriptions in Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Service / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To analyze the non-irrational prescriptions in pharmacy intravenous admixture services to ensure patient's medication safety.METHODS:We examined the prescriptions in pharmacy intravenous admixture services from Sep.2006 to Feb.2007 and analyzed the non-irrational ones regarding incompatibility,improper choice of infusion carriers,improper medication frequency,and the incompatibility of Chinese medicines etc.RESULTS:The non-irrational prescriptions totaled 126 cases,of which,46 associated with incompatibility,38 with improper choice of infusion carriers,25 with improper medication frequency and 17 with incompatibility of Chinese medicines.Most of the irrational drug use behaviors were corrected by informing the clinic these medication errors.CONCLUSION:Examining prescriptions in pharmacy intravenous admixture services can improve the safety and effectiveness of patient's use of intravenous drugs.