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Distribution of medication errors according to age groups
| Age group (yrs) | No. of patients (%) | No. of errors | % of errors (within this age group) | Average No. Medicines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 18 | 25 (8.2) | 10 | 40 | 6.2 |
| 18-59 | 198 (65.2) | 91 | 46 | 6.2 |
| Over 60 | 81 (26.6) | 56 | 69.1 | 8.2 |
