Medication errors in paediatric prescribing occur in approximately 10-15 % cases, almost half of these errors are represented by incorrect drug dosing. Maturational changes in pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacodynamics parameters of paediatric patients across different paediatric categories represent a challenge to optimal drug prescribing. Especially neonatal and infant populations along with obese children of adult size are the most vulnerable groups prone to medication errors. Clinical pharmacist focused on paediatric pharmacotherapy verification is another element ensuring safe and rational medication use across different paediatric specialities.
Keywords: clinical pharmacy; paediatrics; pharmacotherapy.