Decimal domino effect

PDL alert: Microgram-milligram confusion compounds risk of error with Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome treatment A recent spate of dispensing errors reported to PDL involve Sifrol in the strengths of 3.75mg and 0.375mg. If a poorly defined, hand-written prescription is presented for this drug, the chance of misinterpretation becomes high. The likelihood of an error is