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More Diversion Cases and WCF’s Opioid & Fentanyl Abuse Management Summit

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Houck — It seems as though we cannot get through a week without hearing about controlled substance diversion by employees at another hospital or healthcare facility. DEA, Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl ( June 3, 2024 ). Employee diversion can result in unwanted local and national publicity.

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To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

Though these acts are generally well-intended, new tools are required to better aid pharmacists and health care providers in easily identifying often differently colored and sized medications in the packaging process. Pharmacy internal controls: A call for greater vigilance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Updated February 12, 2024.