A pediatric patient has a prescription for amoxicillin suspension with a dose of 125 mg q8hr × 7d. The pharmacy gives the patient an 80 mL bottle of suspension (125 mg/5 mL), and counsels the mother to make sure to take it until it’s gone to ensure the entire antibiotic therapy is completed. This would be which type of prescription error?

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A pediatric patient has a prescription for amoxicillin suspension with a dose of 125 mg q8hr × 7d. The pharmacy gives the patient an 80 mL bottle of suspension (125 mg/5 mL), and counsels the mother to make sure to take it until it’s gone to ensure the entire antibiotic therapy is completed. This would be which type of prescription error?






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