Analysis on the State of Auditing of the Out-patient Clinic Electronic Prescriptions in Our Hospital / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To discuss measures taken to improve the auditing quality of the electronic prescriptions.METHODS:The problematic prescriptions in our hospital audited from June,2002to June,2004were analyzed statistically.RESULTS:Of the total audited621092prescriptions,8542were problematic prescriptions,which made up1.4%.Of the total problematic prescriptions,6749involved obvious misinput,which accounted for79%;1281involved overmaximal doses of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances,which accounted for15%;427involved misinput of penicillins,which accounted for5%;85involved irrational prescriptions,which accounted for1%.CONCLUSION:The auditing quality of the electronic prescriptions can be improved through measures like improving the electronic prescription auditing system,enhancing pharmacist auditors'general quality,etc.