What are the 10 most common mistakes in prescription writing?

1. Wrong drug – especially when name is similar
2. Wrong dose
3. Wrong frequency
4. Unclear or illegible prescription
5. Lack of knowledge of drug interaction
6. Incorrect signature
7. Prescription delayed
8. Giving a drug that is known to cause an allergy
9. Error in diagnosis and treatment selection
10. Wrong patient.

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This is a review article: Tariq, 2023