What Are the 7 Rights of Medication?

The seven rights of medication administration are:

1. Right Patient:

The medication is given to the patient for whom it was prescribed.

2. Right Medication:

The medication that was prescribed for the patient is the one being given.

3. Right Dose:

The dose of the medication that was prescribed for the patient is the one being given.

4. Right Route:

The medication is being administered by the route that was prescribed.

5. Right Time:

The medication is given at the time it was prescribed.

6. Right Documentation:

Accurate documentation is completed and maintained, including the time, dose, name, and route of medication administration.

7. Right Reason:

The medication is given for the purpose that was prescribed.