This study aimed to identify and analyze errors in the preparation of medicines in the pediatric unit of a hospital. This descriptive study was performed with 04 professionals responsible for preparation of medicines developed in a hospital in the interior of Minas Gerais, Brasil, that were submitted to the technique of structural observation and formulary. A descriptive analysis of the data was performed. The results highlight the lack of guidelines for the preparation of drugs, presence of interruptions during the process failure of utilization of recommended hand washing techniques, and disinfection of bottles and vials. It is necessary to make professionals aware of the occurrence and consequences of the main mistakes made by the team, as a stimulus for prevention through safe and effective practices to improve the quality of care.
Medication systems; Medication errors; Homeopathic vehicles
