Without a doubt there are medication safety risks anywhere that medications are prepared, transported, stored, and administered. This can be in your local community pharmacy, chain drug store, hospital pharmacy, clinic, nursing unit, long term care site, surgery center and more. All these facilities are extremely busy and face multiple challenges and distractions. These facilities have a lot of medications that come in all types of dosage forms and require special storage, preparation and double ... [ Read More ]
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Simple Pill Organizers Can Help with Medication Adherence
Adherence to prescribed medications is associated with improved clinical outcomes for chronic disease management and reduced mortality from chronic conditions. Conversely, nonadherence is associated with higher rates of hospital admissions, suboptimal health outcomes, increased morbidity and mortality, and increased health care costs. Approximately one in five new prescriptions are never filled, and among those filled, approximately 50% are taken incorrectly, particularly regarding timing, ... [ Read More ]
Chemotherapy and Hazardous Drug Transport Bags – Simple Tools In The Safe Handling Process
Hospitals and specialty clinics maintain a standard process for prescribing, preparing, storing, dispensing and administering chemotherapy drugs to minimize the possible adverse consequences of handling hazardous medications. With USP 800 initiatives a more aggressive focus exists. As everyone knows, there are quite a few touch points, starting with the receiving of medications into the pharmacy department. This entry point is a great place to utilize a durable, reclosable pre-printed bag for ... [ Read More ]
