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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.

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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. Medication dispensing errors and prevention. 1-3 Detect-A-Dose Lid Label Covers.

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Biggest Reasons the GPhC Fail Pharmacies who Prescribe Online

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The GPhC has found that some online pharmacies do not have adequate measures to monitor and control the prescribing of these medications, leading to over-prescribing and potential patient harm. Inadequate Record-Keeping Accurate and thorough record-keeping is essential for tracking medication dispensation and ensuring patient safety.

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Biggest Reasons the GPhC Fail Pharmacies who Prescribe Online

pharmacy mentor

The GPhC has found that some online pharmacies do not have adequate measures to monitor and control the prescribing of these medications, leading to over-prescribing and potential patient harm. Inadequate Record-Keeping Accurate and thorough record-keeping is essential for tracking medication dispensation and ensuring patient safety.

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

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We’ll dive into the many ways AI can assist pharmacists, from streamlining medication dispensing processes to enhancing patient education. Hospital pharmacists can rely on AI to ensure accurate and efficient medication dispensing, freeing up time for more direct patient care activities.