Chemists Set to Receive Barcoded Prescriptions to Ensure 'a More Modern, Safe and Efficient Service' ; Barcodes to Eliminate Errors Caused When Paper Details Are Keyed In
Western Mail › August 24, 2009
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BARCODES are being added to all prescription forms issued by GPs in a bid to improve safety.
It is hoped that the two-dimensional barcodes will make it safer for patients as community pharmacists dispense prescribed medicines.See the full content of this document
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Chemists Set to Receive Barcoded Prescriptions to Ensure 'a More Modern, Safe and Efficient Service' ; Barcodes to Eliminate Errors Caused When Paper Details Are Keyed In
More than 1.5 million prescription items are processed each week by pharmacists.
The barcodes will help to eliminate errors that can occur when information is keyed into a computer from a traditional paper prescription.GP practices across Wales will issue prescriptions containing a barcode, which stores the pat...See the full content of this document
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