Table 2.

Prescribing errors (n=271)

Type of prescribing error	Frequency	Percentage prevalence
Incomplete information on prescription	2	0.7
Dose/strength error	2	0.7
Generic/brand error	2	0.7
Allergy*	1	0.4
Quantity error	1	0.4

*Allergy ascertained from patient or patient’s medical record on pharmacy dispensing system.