Top 25 what happened? Codes
| Code | N |
|---|---|
| Missing or incorrect directions/patient instructions | 2088 |
| Ordered wrong dose or strength | 877 |
| Missing quantity or wrong number ordered | 877 |
| Unknown | 680 |
| Wrong schedule entered | 566 |
| Duplicate order: same exact drug | 510 |
| Overdose or potential overdose | 376 |
| Ordered wrong formulation/dosage form | 363 |
| Order not processed/delayed | 361 |
| Extra dose potential | 337 |
| Ordered wrong drug | 302 |
| Routing issue | 275 |
| Comment field issue | 267 |
| Missed does potential | 256 |
| Nursing administration issues | 240 |
| Wrong time selected | 234 |
| Ordered/entered for wrong patient | 229 |
| Discontinuation issues | 216 |
| Not processed/delayed: order confusing/needed clarification | 203 |
| Patient missed dose | 203 |
| Omitted drug | 167 |
| Ordered wrong PO formulation, (eg, ER, XR, etc) | 160 |
| Patient given extra dose | 152 |
| Telephonic/verbal order issues | 139 |
| Correct drug ordered/wrong drug processed | 138 |
ER, extended release; PO, by mouth; XR, extended release.