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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alexandria Main University Hospital
Alexandria, Egypt