Abstract
Around one in 13 of the prescribing errors detected in the General Medical Council-funded PRACtICe study involved either contraindications or hazardous drug-drug combinations In this article we focus on these issues and also cover the problem of selecting the wrong drug, or drug strength, from computer-based drop-down menus. The article gives the reader opportunities to reflect upon different scenarios involving hazardous prescribing, and there are also suggestions for additional continuing professional development activities.
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