Which of the following is false regarding pharmacy automation?

Question

It increases the possibility of medication errors
Automation requires trained pharmacy technicians
It can change the responsibilities of both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
It can improve the quality of work in the pharmacy

Answer 1

It increases the possibility of medication errors

Rationale: Pharmacy automation decreases, not increases, the possibility of medication errors. By sorting and labeling medications, automated dispensing systems ensure that the correct medication and dosage are received by the correct patient.