National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP)

The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP) is an organization focused on improving medication safety. It brings together various healthcare professionals, organizations, and consumers to promote awareness and prevent medication errors—mistakes that can occur when patients receive the wrong medication or dosage. NCC MERP develops strategies, guidelines, and tools to enhance reporting and understanding of these errors, ultimately aiming to protect patients and improve healthcare quality. Their work involves collaboration across the healthcare system to create safer medication practices for everyone.