Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the completeness and legibility of
prescriptions dispensed in community pharmacies located in Sana'a, Yemen. Materials and …

To evaluate and analyze the handwritten outpatient prescriptions and associated error of
omissions from four different hospitals in Oman. The study designed was an observational …

Objectives To assess the legibility and completeness of handwritten prescriptions and
compare with electronic prescription system for medication errors. Design Prospective study …

Background Writing a prescription is a vital part of the process of rational therapeutics; a
badly written prescription could undermine a clinical consultation. Objectives To determine …

The quality of prescribing influences to a large extent the health outcomes of patients as
errors made could result in adverse drug reactions. The aim of this study was to assess the …

A sample of prescription orders received from outpatient departments by a hospital
pharmacy in Asir, Saudi Arabia, were analysed over 1 year for the essential elements of …

Aim To evaluate frequency and type of prescription errors in outpatient prescriptions and find
whether prescription writing abides with WHO standards of prescription writing. Materials …

Introduction: Prescription is an order for medication issued by a properly licensed medical
practitioner to the pharmacist. The prescription should be clearly written, free from writing …

Background Prescription is a written order from physician to pharmacist which contains
name of drug, its dose and its method of dispensing and advice over consuming it. The …

Results Of the 866 prescriptions reviewed, 95.5% were dated. Patient identification was
complete in 35.3%. The prescriber was identified properly by both full name and signature in …