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Year | Misinterpretation of label | Calculation errors | No or delayed dispensing | Application of wrong label at syringe/bag | Others | Total |
2007 | 262 (60%) | 48 (11%) | 38 (9%) | 15 (3%) | 72 (17%) | 435 (27%) |
2010 | 254 (49%) | 62 (12%) | 83 (16%) | 18 (3%) | 99 (19%) | 516 (24%) |
Percentage is calculated as a percentage of the total dispensing errors for the respective years. The percentage provided for the total number of dispensing errors is calculated relative to the total number of medication reports identified which may include a SAD product.