##  [Medication Error](/medication-error) 

  ##  [Medication Error](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/medication-error-0) 

  

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Definition

Any preventable event in the medication use process that may lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm, including prescribing, dispensing, and administration mistakes.