Table 5.

Frequency of illegible prescriptions and means of managing them.

Statements	Response
	Total Participants (n = 59)
	Yes		No		Not Applicable
	n	%	n	%	n	%
Have you ever faced difficulty reading an illegible prescription?	59	100	0	0	0	0
Do you ask a colleague for assistance when you have difficulty reading an illegible prescription?	58	98	0	0	1	2
Do you consult WhatsApp/telegram/other social media groups for assistance when you have difficulty reading an illegible prescription?	16	27	39	66	4	7
Do you contact the prescriber to confirm the medication/dosage if ambiguity exists?	47	80	4	7	8	14
Are you hesitant to call the prescriber when you have difficulty reading a prescription?	19	32	34	58	6	10
Have you ever made an error in interpreting or dispensing a prescription due to bad handwriting?	34	58	25	42	0	0