Although in-hospital medication errors receive most of the attention, neighborhood-drug-store mishaps, similar to the one in Colorado, also occur frequently.

FORBES: Medication Mistakes Are A Tough Pill To Swallow

Because according to some pretty convincing research out of UC San Diego, the July influx brings with it a 10 percent surge in fatal medication errors.

FORBES: What Is the "July Effect" - And Can It Really Kill You?

This week the commission released tips for keeping your child safe in the hospital, noting that according to its figures, one in 15 hospitalized children is harmed by medication errors.

CNN: Nurses offer tips for surviving a hospital stay