The Institute for Safe Medication Practices will build the first state-required medication error reporting system for community pharmacies in California following its selection by the California Board of Pharmacy.
The program stems from a law enacted in 2023 that requires licensed community pharmacies in the state to confidentially report medication errors that reach patients, according to an April 30 news release from the nonprofit organization.
The goal of the system is to help collect information that can help to reduce mistakes and improve pharmacy practices.
The ISMP will analyze the submitted reports to find common issues and will deliver an annual summary to the state board, the release said.
