Anyone can call themselves a consultant pharmacist, but not everyone is expert in their field or the services they provide. Your consultant pharmacist may be your company’s greatest asset…or a potential liability. Below are seven questions to help you decide which one you have.
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Are automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) risky?
Use of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) is common in many facilities. They can increase convenience and medication availability for the patient, but are they safe? As consultant pharmacists, our goal is to work with each facility to ensure they follow a process that increases efficiency and patient safety. How do you handle risky situations such as overrides or the removal of medications without an order? Do you have high-alert medications?
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USP Chapter 800 Update
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has announced the delay of chapters <795>, <797>, and <825>. How does this impact chapter <800>? Will it impact your facility? Our consultant pharmacists can help guide you to ensure compliance.