Study reveals how prescription writing style affects senior safety
NCT ID NCT06855017
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at how the way prescriptions are written affects whether older adults (over 75) can correctly fill their pillboxes. Researchers tested different writing styles, like using abbreviations or writing numbers as words, to see which caused fewer errors. The goal is to find simple ways to make prescriptions clearer and reduce medication mistakes in seniors.
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Hôpital Bretonneau
Paris, 75018, France
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