Ken Maxik, MBA, BSPharm

When considering outsourcing, pharmacies should use a multistakeholder team to weigh pros and cons.

When choosing an appropriate system, pharmacists must consider all data, as not all CSTDs are equally effective.

Pharmacies should ensure appropriate monitoring procedures are in place to prevent contamination and exposure.

Technology gains traction in health-system pharmacies for drug inventory and to automate applications.

Eliminating paper prescriptions allows for greater legibility, security, trackability for pharmacists and providers.

Eliminating paper prescriptions allows for greater legibility, security, trackability for pharmacists, providers.

Building a team to support best practices, medication safety, and staff education can reduce risks.

Building a team to support best practices, medication safety, and staff education will reduce risks.