Disclaimer: This article was published in 2021 and reflects the information available at that time.
  Look before you leap’ is an old saying to remind someone to think about the consequences before acting-an adage that is applicable to the dispensing process. Are you thinking about your personal dispensing procedure when you work? Are you communicating effectively with your patients? The PDL professional officers receive numerous reports each year involving errors where there appears to be a lack of thought process and risk assessment. Pharmacists are considered the gatekeepers for medicines and must ensure the prescribed medicine is safe and appropriate. Thorough his…

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