Dispensary management and reducing errors

Pam Mosedale; David Harris; Contributors

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British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 65 (2023); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859169.12

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Authors: Pam Mosedale, David Harris and Contributors
From: BSAVA Guide to the Use of Veterinary Medicines (2023)
Item: 12, pp 65 - 68
DOI: 10.22233/9781913859169.12
Copyright: © 2023 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Publication Date: July 2023

Abstract

The practice dispensary should be organized in such a way as to minimize the risk of errors, with clear responsibility and procedures. Last updated April 2024

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Figure 12.1 Medications with similar names – mistakes can easily be made if there is no clear indication of which medication is which.

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Figure 12.2 Medications with similar packaging – mistakes can easily be made if there is no clear indication of which medication is which.

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Figure 12.3 Baskets can be used to keep dispensed medication for an individual patient together.

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