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The survey explored time spent on prescription-related tasks, dressing wastage and prescription delay durations. Data were reviewed and analysed using Microsoft Excel.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nurses reported spending an average of 2.4 hours per week managing wound dressing prescriptions. Average dressing wastage was 20.8%. Prescription delays averaged 5.9 days, with 79.8% of respondents believing these delays negatively impacted patient outcomes, including prolonged healing and increased complications.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings show a significant administrative burden on healthcare professionals, leading to reduced efficiency and increased workload. 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