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Avoiding Medication Errors

One of the most common patient safety issues is medication errors. It is important that you keep a list of the medications that you are taking, the dosage and frequency, along with any supplements, and give this information to all of your healthcare providers.

Check Your Medicines — Use the checklist found at this link to help avoid medication errors (available in Spanish)

Tips for Preventing Medication Errors outlines several steps you should take to minimize your risk for medication errors

Quick Tips When Getting a Prescription will help you understand what you need to learn about your prescription and getting it filled

The Med Form - To help you keep track of your current and important medication, pharmacy, and immunization information.

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