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July 15, 2026CureusOpen Access

Medication Errors in Primary Healthcare: A Systematic Review of Their Causes, Prevention, and Impact on Patient Safety

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EQElham QanadeelyFRFawziah Roublah

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Overview

Systematic review identifies causes and prevention strategies for medication errors in primary healthcare, highlighting significant implications for patient safety.

Key Points

  • This review aims to synthesize evidence on the prevalence, causes, prevention strategies, and impacts of medication errors in primary healthcare settings.
  • Systematic review of studies published between 2013 and 2024
  • Search conducted on PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science
  • Included 13 studies involving over 1.7 million participants
  • Medication errors are highly prevalent, especially among older adults and patients with chronic diseases
  • Common issues include inappropriate dosing, prescribing errors, and drug interactions
  • Pharmacist-led medication reviews consistently improved medication safety outcomes and reduced costs

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Qanadeely et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a57242188b21df8754809a6https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.112589
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