Introduction: This study was part of studies aimed at assess knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses towards medication errors in Murchison bay hospital Luzira, Kampala. This study aimed at establishing the knowledge, attitude and practices towards medication errors in Murchison bay hospital Luzira, Methodology: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design and employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection. This was a cross sectional study design that used quantitative methodology on a sample of 30 health workers who were purposively selected to participate in the study. A questionnaire was designed. Data was analysed manually and presented using percentages, figures and tables. Results: The findings of this study revealed (57%) were in the age bracket of 25 years – 34 years, (53%) were enrolled nurses, (87%) were not married (53%) were Catholics. The findings of this study revealed that health workers who were the participants demonstrated good knowledge towards medication errors that translated into good practices towards medication errors although this did not translate into good attitudes towards medication errors. Conclusion: This study was conducted at the OPD clinic of Murchison bay hospital, Luziira District and the findings of this study revealed that health workers who were the participants demonstrated good knowledge towards medication errors that translated into good practices towards medication errors although this did not translate into good attitudes towards medication errors

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