Number (%) of labelling errors
| UK wards(N = 273) | German wards(N = 425) | French ward(N = 100) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC, data not collected. | |||
| Any labelling error | 118 (43%) | 421 (99%) | 20 (20%) |
| Name of drug missing | NC | 82 (19%) | 13 (13%) |
| Dose missing | NC | 125 (29%) | 8 (8%) |
| Name of patient missing | NC | 421 (99%) | 13 (13%) |
| Time of preparation missing | NC | 412 (97%) | 9 (9%) |
| Label absent or incomplete and dose not administered immediately | 55 (20%) | 171 (40%) | NC |