Originally published by our sister publication Specialty Pharmacy Continuum
By Stephanie Mason, PharmD, CDCES
Despite the healthcare industry’s increased focus on advancing health equity and improving patient safety, research has shown that one in four patients admitted to hospitals in the United States will experience harm during their stay (N Engl J Med 2023;388[2]:142-153). The same study also revealed that medication-related errors are the leading cause of injury and avoidable