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. 2021 Nov 8;13:221–228. doi: 10.2147/DHPS.S328824

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