Remove Communication Remove Hospitals Remove Medication Dispensing
article thumbnail

The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

This research shows the impactful interventions implemented within a medically integrated pharmacy (MIP) model, specifically focusing on how oncology-trained nurses can leverage comprehensive chart reviews and reassessments to identify discrepancies before medication dispensation, ultimately leading to substantial cost avoidance and waste reduction.

article thumbnail

To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

Proper handling and organization of pharmacy inventory is a critical component of safe medication packaging, which helps prevent medication error, a scourge on patients that results in countless injuries and billions in complication costs. Fast and accurate medication identification. Medication dispensing errors and prevention.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

ID Stewardship

We’ll dive into the many ways AI can assist pharmacists, from streamlining medication dispensing processes to enhancing patient education. So, fear not, for the future is bright, and with AI as your ally, you’ll continue to be the heroes of healthcare in your community!

article thumbnail

How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Pharmacy has drastically changed, and with the patient view of most pharmacists just 'Count-Lick-and Pour' medications for patients it's not hard then to think of how to just automate the process. This all requires communication by the pharmacy team between providers, patients, and insurers to get medication to the patient.