Question

the pharmacy recently experienced a medication error where glyburide (diabeta) was dispensed instead of glipizide (glucotrol). which of the following is appropriate to avoid this medication error in the future? change the inventory to remove glyburide and only stock glipizide in the pharmacy. require the patient to spell the drug they are expecting prior to dispensing. have a second pharmacist check the prescription before dispensing. place a name - alert sticker at each inventory location.

Explanation:

Changing inventory completely may not be feasible as both drugs may be needed. Asking patients to spell drugs is unreliable. A second - pharmacist check can catch errors. Name - alert stickers can serve as a visual reminder. Having a second pharmacist check is a more comprehensive safeguard compared to just stickers.

Answer:

Have a second pharmacist check the prescription before dispensing.