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Help Patients Safely Handle Medications to Improve Adherence
Addressing barriers such as cognitive impairment, cultural issues, and denial can help patients avoid adverse effects.
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Law Helps Ensure Safety of the Supply Chain
Pharmacy health-system managers should understand the key components of the drug quality and security act.
Maximize Benefits of IV Workflow Systems
Institute for Safe Medication Practices advocates technology solutions, such as barcode scanning of ingredients
Detect Adverse Events and Medication Errors Using Technology
Digital tools can help pharmacists and other health care providers ensure effective and safe drug use.
More Scrutiny Means Strict Regulation and Opportunity
Pharmacists can lead to the charge to innovate in both 503A and 503B settings, which are poised to change and grow.
Change Management Is a Consideration Beyond the Pandemic
Thoughtful application can reduce resistance and improve overall operations, if consistent steps are followed.
Logical Approach Enhances Safety, Protects Patients
Maintain vigilance to decrease chance of adverse effects, problems with storage and compliance of hazardous drugs.
Consider Real Costs Before Implementing a 340B Program
Proposed CMS changes could hurt many health systems that are already struggling due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Prepare the Pharmacy for the Next Crisis
A well-drafted business continuity plan enables continued operations, mitigates potential risks.
Pandemic Spotlights Importance of Disaster Planning
While navigating the COVID-19 crisis, organizations should review their game plan for future emergencies.
Updates to USP Compounding Chapters Are on the Horizon
As the deadline for full implementation approaches, hospitals must create an action plan and timeline for completion.
Changes to USP Compounding Chapters Are on the Horizon
USP Ushers in Sweeping Changes to Rules for Hospital and Retail Pharmacies
Regardless of whether they suggested revisions to latest standards, they must prepare for new compounding regulations.
They may still suggest revisions to latest standards but must prepare regardless for new compounding regulations.