Pharmacists on the move: cutting medication errors when patients enter the ICU

NCT ID NCT06903572

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether having a clinical pharmacist review medications when a patient moves to the intensive care unit (ICU) reduces mistakes. Researchers tracked 126 patients transferred to the ICU at Alexandria Main University Hospital. The pharmacist checked each patient's drug history, treatment plan, and any discrepancies. The goal was to see if pharmacist reviews led to more accurate prescriptions compared to standard care.

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Active substance

clinical pharmacist review of medications during hospital transfer

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that involving pharmacists in patient transfers reduces medication errors and improves safety in the ICU.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study at one hospital, so results may not apply elsewhere. It does not test a new drug or treatment.

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Locations

  • Alexandria Main University Hospital

    Alexandria, Egypt