Table 5

 Pooled dispensing errors related to the medication process (n = 365)

Number (%)
Errors starting in the doctor’s office/prescribing errors19 (5.2)
Errors in transcription237 (64.9)
Errors in the dispensing process57 (15.6)
Errors in administration50 (13.7)
Errors in counselling2 (0.5)
Total365 (100)