Seriousness of errors in the transcription stage related to error type (modified SAC score) (n = 234)
| Potential seriousness score | Total (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Missing score in breakable tablets | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 (2.6) |
| Double prescription | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 (0.4) |
| Wrong quantity | 27 | 5 | 2 | 34 (14.5) |
| Wrong dosage | 1 | 41 | 4 | 46 (19.7) |
| Wrong label | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 (0.4) |
| Wrong dispensing form | 3 | 22 | 0 | 25 (10.7) |
| Wrong medicine | 8 | 38 | 1 | 47 (20.1) |
| Wrong strength | 2 | 42 | 7 | 51 (21.8) |
| Wrong patient identification | 17 | 5 | 0 | 22 (9.4) |
| Wrong delivery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 (0.4) |
| Total (%) | 59 (25.2) | 160 (68.4) | 15 (6.4) | 234 (100) |