A virtual centralized cytotoxic preparation unit simulation to evaluate the pharmacy staff knowledge.

Background: The risk of medication errors related to drug preparation unit cannot be totally avoided because of human interference. The aim of this study is to investigate the background and knowledge of the pharmacy staff by replicating the cytotoxic preparation unit with potential errors.

Methods: A 10-m room was provided to duplicate the centralized chemotherapy unit with three areas reproducing virtually the equipment preparation bench, the isolator, and the dispensing bench.