The number of people aged 65 years and older in the United States is increasing. This age group consumes 30% of all prescription drugs. Many elderly people require assistance from caregivers in taking their medication. Medication administration errors can result if caregivers cannot remember to give the medications or do not understand how to give them. This study aims to determine a more effec...

Background: Efforts to reduce medication errors in healthcare have been widespread around the world with aim improve quality of care. Failures observed at prescription phase are reported as being most prevalent preventable errors. Adverse events related inappropriate prescriptions an important threat patient safety. In this context, a community pharmacist is strategic position evaluate, detect,...