By Marcus A. Banks
The most common error reported to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Medication Errors Reporting Program (MERP) is wrong dose or quantity, according to an ISMP presentation at the ASHP Midyear 2024 Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, in New Orleans.
Of the 1,016 medication errors healthcare providers reported to MERP from July 2023 to June 2024, 300 concerned an improper dose or quantity.
Providers listed many reasons why improper doses and quantities were prepared,