Prevalence and types of medication errors in pro re nata medication orders among hospitalized patients: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and types of medication errors in pro re nata medication orders among hospitalized patients: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Medication errors in Pro Re Nata (PRN) prescriptions pose a significant threat in hospital settings, especially due to unclear prescribing practices. Despite growing attention to patient safety, documentation for PRN orders remains poor, increasing the risk of medication errors a...

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Main Authors: Arefeh Rasouli-Rad, Mahdi Ahmadinia, Azadeh Eshraghi, Hamidreza Aslani, Zahra Karimian, Akram Hashemi, Maryam Farasatinasab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences
Subjects:
PRN prescriptions
Medication errors
Hospital safety
Prescribing practices
Patient safety
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40780-025-00482-x
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