Table 5.

Possible Causes of MEs Among Hospitalized Adults in Nekemte Specialized Hospital (MEs=813)

Possible Causes of MEs	Frequency	Percent (%)
Allergy information not available/noted	42	5.2
Concomitant medication(s) not available/noted	88	10.8
Concomitant condition(s) not available/noted	74	9.1
Lab values/clinical information not available/noted	103	12.7
Lack of knowledge of indications for medication use	160	19.7
Lack of knowledge of appropriate dosing/dosing guidelines	183	22.5
Lack of knowledge of appropriate routes for administration	45	5.5
Lack of knowledge of drug compatibility	15	1.9
Use of abbreviations in medication ordering	14	1.7
Incomplete medication order processed	19	2.3
Patient identification not checked	57	7.0
Illegible physician handwriting	13	1.6