Which of the following is NOT classified as a prescribing error?

Not verifying patient allergies
Transcription errors
Omitting quantity and refills
Incorrect strength of medication

Transcription errors

Rationale: Transcription errors are not classified as prescribing errors; they are examples of mechanical dispensing errors. Prescribing errors include route of administration not specified, patient allergies, incorrect strength of medication, quantity and refills omitted, and incomplete medication name.

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