What are the 4 steps of the medication process?
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In the U.S., medication errors are estimated to harm at least 1.5 million patients every year [1.3.1]. Understanding **what are the 4 steps of the medication process**—prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, and administering—is crucial for enhancing patient safety and preventing these adverse events [1.4.1, 1.4.2].