Improving safety in electronic prescriptions to prevent medication errors
Official title: Preventing medication errors due to unsafe electronic prescription transactions with just-in-time feedback
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10923870 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new system called SAVE-Rx that helps make electronic prescriptions safer by spotting mistakes before they happen, so patients get the right medication without any mix-ups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $458,542 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS028786-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923870 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients who receive electronic prescriptions from healthcare providers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use electronic prescriptions or who receive medications through traditional paper prescriptions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of electronic prescriptions by developing a system called SAVE-Rx, which identifies unsafe e-prescription transactions that could lead to medication errors. The system analyzes e-prescription data to detect discrepancies between the prescribed medication and what is dispensed by the pharmacy, such as differences in ingredient, strength, or dosage form. By using standardized drug terminology, the research aims to provide timely feedback to healthcare organizations to prevent potential harm to patients. This proactive approach seeks to improve communication and accuracy in medication dispensing.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of medication errors associated with electronic prescriptions, enhancing patient safety.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving medication safety through technology-driven solutions, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lester, Corey a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lester, Corey a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.