A retrospective study on prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of transcribing error: analysis of data from the National Medication Error Reporting System in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication errors (MEs) represent avoidable harm that occurs within the healthcare system. While most MEs do not pose significant safety threats, some can result in severe harm, disability, or even death for patients. We aimed to describe the prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of MEs due to transcribing errors.

Methods

Retrospective analysis of data from the Medication Error Reporting System (MERS) in Malaysia. All ME reports submitted to MERS were verified and classified by trained pharmacists from the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Transcribing errors were identified from all ME reports submitted to MERS that were classified as 'data entry error'. All data from public health facilities (hospitals and clinics) submitted in 2018-2022 were included in the anal

SUBMITTER: Ab Rahman N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12265094 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature