Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust (BHRUT) has paid out nearly £70,000 for wrongly prescribed medications over five years, ranking among the top ten NHS trusts in England for such payments. The NHS defines medication errors as safety incidents related to prescriptions, which can lead to serious health outcomes. With the NHS facing a total cost of £54 million due to these errors since 2020, BHRUT plans to introduce electronic prescriptions to mitigate risks, while emphasizing the importance of addressing mistakes quickly to enhance patient safety.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust has paid £68,625 over wrong prescriptions in five years, prompting a shift towards electronic prescriptions for safety.
Medication errors can have devastating consequences, often causing serious health issues or even death; therefore, acknowledging and addressing these errors is crucial for patient safety.
Between April 2019 and March 2024, 765 out of 1,129 claims related to medication errors were settled, reflecting a significant challenge for the NHS in terms of patient safety.
Sophie Cope emphasized the importance of effectively managing medication errors to prevent future incidents and ensure families affected have access to crucial support.
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