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Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant Combinations
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
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Antibiotic Recalled
01/19/2023
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used...
01/19/2023
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Legislation to Fund Antibiotic Development for Superbugs Stirs Controversy
12/21/2022
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would...
12/21/2022
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Assessing Antibiotic Exposure Among Patients Admitted to VA Skilled Nursing Facility
12/08/2022
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an...
12/08/2022
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Talking Therapeutics
Fighting Endocarditis One Antibiotic at a Time
09/22/2022
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline...
09/22/2022
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News
Antibiotic Recalled Over Impurity Findings
02/26/2021
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling...
02/26/2021
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News
Children’s Hospitals Are Partly to Blame as Superbugs Increasingly Attack Kids
01/04/2021
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows...
01/04/2021
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News
Antibiotic Tablets Recalled
06/03/2020
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for...
06/03/2020
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Antibiotic Recalled
03/27/2020
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used...
03/27/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Risk of Major Malformations Increased Among Pregnant Women Prescribed Macrolide Antibiotics
02/21/2020
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of...
02/21/2020
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News
Antibiotics Likely Unneeded for Aspiration of Pancreatic Cysts
02/03/2020
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend...
02/03/2020
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Antibiotic Recalled
01/19/2023
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis is being recalled for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications.
A prescription antibiotic used...
01/19/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Legislation to Fund Antibiotic Development for Superbugs Stirs Controversy
12/21/2022
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would provide $6 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers to incentivize antibiotic development, has sparked support and criticism throughout the health care industry.
The PASTEUR Act, which would...
12/21/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Assessing Antibiotic Exposure Among Patients Admitted to VA Skilled Nursing Facility
12/08/2022
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship monitoring program within the long-term care setting could assist in maximizing therapy while reducing antibiotic exposure,” found researchers.
“The implementation of an...
12/08/2022
Veterans Health Today
News
Antibiotic Recalled Over Impurity Findings
02/26/2021
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling nine lots of cephalexin for oral suspension because impurity results during testing were “at [the] higher side of the specification limit.”
Ascend Laboratories is recalling...
02/26/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Children’s Hospitals Are Partly to Blame as Superbugs Increasingly Attack Kids
01/04/2021
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals is helping fuel superbugs, which typically strike frail older adults but are increasingly infecting kids—and the pandemic is making things worse.
A growing body of research shows...
01/04/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotic Tablets Recalled
06/03/2020
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
A Class II recall is active for...
06/03/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotic Recalled
03/27/2020
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as acne, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections is being recalled.
A prescription antibiotic used...
03/27/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Risk of Major Malformations Increased Among Pregnant Women Prescribed Macrolide Antibiotics
02/21/2020
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of pregnancy, researchers found macrolide antibiotics increase the risk of major malformations, specifically cardiovascular malformations, compared with those who received penicillin antibiotics.
During the first trimester of...
02/21/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antibiotics Likely Unneeded for Aspiration of Pancreatic Cysts
02/03/2020
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend antibiotic prophylaxis before or during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts, the risk of infection from the procedure is low, a randomized controlled trial reveals.
Although guidelines recommend...
02/03/2020
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Two-Day Antibiotic Regimen Reduces Risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
12/23/2019
A 2-day course of antibiotic therapy can lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia among patients being treated with targeted temperature management after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with shockable rhythm, according to results of a...
A 2-day course of antibiotic therapy can lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia among patients being treated with targeted temperature management after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with shockable rhythm, according to results of a...
A 2-day course of antibiotic...
12/23/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Antidepressants Recalled Due to Impurity Contamination
01/15/2025
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of multiple lots of duloxetine delayed-release (DR) Capsules in various dosages.
Rising Pharma Holding, Inc. has...
01/15/2025
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Seizure Medication Recalled Over Foreign Tablet Contamination
01/15/2025
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of clobazam tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-tablet cartons (NDC 60687-423-21) distributed by American Health Packaging.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of clobazam tablets, 10 mg, packaged in 30-tablet cartons (NDC 60687-423-21) distributed by American Health Packaging.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has...
01/15/2025
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News
Benzodiazepine Tablets Recalled Over Label Strength Discrepancy
01/15/2025
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets in various strengths distributed by PAR Pharmaceutical and manufactured by Endo USA, Inc.
The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets in various strengths distributed by PAR Pharmaceutical and manufactured by Endo USA, Inc.
The FDA has announced a...
01/15/2025
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News
Adjuvanted Vaccines May Increase RSV-Neutralizing Antibody Levels in Immunocompromised Individuals, Study Finds
01/10/2025
Older adults with weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive medications, respond less robustly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines than their peers with normal immune function.
Older adults with weakened immune systems, such as organ transplant recipients on immunosuppressive medications, respond less robustly to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines than their peers with normal immune function.
Older adults with weakened...
01/10/2025
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News
Hypothyroidism Medication Recalled Over Impurity Concerns
01/09/2025
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a Class II recall of Levothyroxine sodium tablets, 75 mcg, due to impurity and degradation issues identified during stability testing, potentially affecting medication safety and efficacy
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued a Class II recall of Levothyroxine sodium tablets, 75 mcg, due to impurity and degradation issues identified during stability testing, potentially affecting medication safety and efficacy
Lupin Pharmaceuticals has issued...
01/09/2025
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News
UTI Medication Recalled Due to Quality Defects
01/09/2025
AvKARE has issued a nationwide Class II recall of Nitrofurantoin capsules, USP, 100 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially impacting treatment effectiveness for urinary tract infections.
AvKARE has issued a nationwide Class II recall of Nitrofurantoin capsules, USP, 100 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications, potentially impacting treatment effectiveness for urinary tract infections.
AvKARE has issued a nationwide...
01/09/2025
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News
Dietary Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Pharmaceutical Ingredients
01/08/2025
The FDA has issued a Class I recall of FORCE FOREVER 400mg Tablets, a dietary supplement for joint and bone health, due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that pose serious health risks.
The FDA has issued a Class I recall of FORCE FOREVER 400mg Tablets, a dietary supplement for joint and bone health, due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that pose serious health risks.
The FDA has issued a Class I...
01/08/2025
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News
Antidepressant Capsules Recalled Over Impurity
12/18/2024
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling tens of thousands of bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules because of an N-nitroso duloxetine impurity.
Amerisource Health Services LLC is recalling tens of thousands of bottles of duloxetine delayed-release capsules because of an N-nitroso duloxetine impurity.
Amerisource Health Services LLC...
12/18/2024
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News
Vials Recalled for Glass Delamination Concerns
12/18/2024
American Regent Inc is recalling 10 lots of Venofer (iron sucrose) injection because of the potential for glass delamination of the vials.
American Regent Inc is recalling 10 lots of Venofer (iron sucrose) injection because of the potential for glass delamination of the vials.
American Regent Inc is recalling...
12/18/2024
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News
Male Performance Supplements Recalled for Hidden Drug Ingredients
12/18/2024
A Class I recall has been issued for dietary supplements marketed for male performance and energy by Boulla LLC and VitalityVita.
A Class I recall has been issued for dietary supplements marketed for male performance and energy by Boulla LLC and VitalityVita.
A Class I recall has been issued...
12/18/2024
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Insights

Headshot and logo for Talking Therapeutics with Douglas Jennings, PharmD
Talking Therapeutics
Fighting Endocarditis One Antibiotic at a Time
09/22/2022
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline recommendations and new research into the use of antibiotics in patients who are about to undergo invasive dental procedures.
Dr Jennings reviews guideline...
09/22/2022
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interview
Helping Prevent Sepsis-Related Deaths With Appropriate Antibiotics
03/06/2019
Chanu Rhee, MD, MPH, intensivist and infectious disease physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor in the Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School, explains why pharmacists play an important role in...
Chanu Rhee, MD, MPH, intensivist and infectious disease physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor in the Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School, explains why pharmacists play an important role in...
Chanu Rhee, MD, MPH, intensivist...
03/06/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
Drug Overprescribing by Physicians: Are Marketing Practices or Prescribers to Blame?
01/31/2019
The pharmaceutical industry has primarily targeted consumers and physicians through many media platforms.
The pharmaceutical industry has primarily targeted consumers and physicians through many media platforms.
The pharmaceutical industry has...
01/31/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
Combating the Antibiotic Resistance Epidemic
10/28/2016
It is time for pharmacists to have a more active role in antibiotic stewardship programs in the ambulatory and outpatient care setting.
It is time for pharmacists to have a more active role in antibiotic stewardship programs in the ambulatory and outpatient care setting.
It is time for pharmacists to...
10/28/2016
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Interactive Features

Quiz
Recommended Duration of Antibiotic Prescriptions
03/18/2019
Do antibiotic prescriptions often exceed the recommended treatment durations?
Do antibiotic prescriptions often exceed the recommended treatment durations?
Do antibiotic prescriptions...
03/18/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
Quiz
What Percentage of Antibiotics are Inappropriately Prescribed?
01/31/2019
A recent study examined antibiotic prescribing rates. See if you know how many antibiotics were inappropriately prescribed. 
A recent study examined antibiotic prescribing rates. See if you know how many antibiotics were inappropriately prescribed. 
A recent study examined...
01/31/2019
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Interactive Case Report
"Complete the Course" Advice for Antibiotic Use
02/27/2018
Which scientist played a role in the discovery of penicillin and is credited with starting the “complete the course” mantra of antibiotic use?
Which scientist played a role in the discovery of penicillin and is credited with starting the “complete the course” mantra of antibiotic use?
Which scientist played a role in...
02/27/2018
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interactive Case Report
Tolerating Penicillin-Based Antibiotics
08/01/2017
What percentage of patients with a reported penicillin allergy will tolerate penicillin antibiotics?
What percentage of patients with a reported penicillin allergy will tolerate penicillin antibiotics?
What percentage of patients with...
08/01/2017
Pharmacy Learning Network
Interactive Case Report
Antibiotic Usage in Adults Treated for Pneumonia
06/19/2017
A recent study examined how patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia react to prescription antibiotics. 
A recent study examined how patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia react to prescription antibiotics. 
A recent study examined how...
06/19/2017
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David Rubin, MD, on JAK Inhibitors: Small But Mighty
11/22/2023
Dr Rubin reviews his presentation from the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease regional meeting on the latest information on the safety and efficacy of Janus kinase inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Rubin reviews his presentation from the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease regional meeting on the latest information on the safety and efficacy of Janus kinase inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Rubin reviews his...
11/22/2023
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Advantages and Drawbacks of Lecanemab in Alzheimer Disease Treatment
11/10/2023
Dr Shulz discusses the FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Shulz discusses the FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Shulz discusses the...
11/10/2023
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Immunosuppressants or Immunomodulators? Biologic Agents for Psoriasis
10/27/2023
In this exclusive interview, Dr Ronald Vender goes over the highly effective targeted biologic therapies used to treat psoriasis.
In this exclusive interview, Dr Ronald Vender goes over the highly effective targeted biologic therapies used to treat psoriasis.
In this exclusive interview, Dr...
10/27/2023
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Application of Dupilumab to Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
10/27/2023
In this feature video, Dr Abigail Cline discusses current literature to assess reported efficacies, side effects, and risks of using dupilumab to treat atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients.
In this feature video, Dr Abigail Cline discusses current literature to assess reported efficacies, side effects, and risks of using dupilumab to treat atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients.
In this feature video, Dr...
10/27/2023
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Patient Considerations When Prescribing Lecanemab for Alzheimer Disease
10/06/2023
Dr Paul Schulz discusses the newly FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Paul Schulz discusses the newly FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Paul Schulz discusses the...
10/06/2023
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Specialty Pharmacy Next: Focus on Distribution Processes, Data Utilization, New Drugs, and More
07/18/2023
In this roundtable, cochairs of Specialty Pharmacy Next gather to discuss pertinent topics on the agenda such as white and brown bagging practices and data usage for program growth, as well as who may benefit most from attending the meeting.
In this roundtable, cochairs of Specialty Pharmacy Next gather to discuss pertinent topics on the agenda such as white and brown bagging practices and data usage for program growth, as well as who may benefit most from attending the meeting.
In this roundtable, cochairs of...
07/18/2023
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Videos
Leaders in Pharmacy Come Together to Discuss and Debate Oncology-Related Developments
06/28/2021
Chris Fausel, PharmD, Val Adams, PharmD, Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, and Lisa Holle, PharmD, cochairs of Great Debates and Updates Oncology Pharmacy, come together to discuss this new CPE event aimed at educating pharmacists interested in...
Chris Fausel, PharmD, Val Adams, PharmD, Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, and Lisa Holle, PharmD, cochairs of Great Debates and Updates Oncology Pharmacy, come together to discuss this new CPE event aimed at educating pharmacists interested in...
Chris Fausel, PharmD, Val Adams,...
06/28/2021
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Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
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Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
04/19/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
04/19/2021
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Identifying Drug Diversion Differences in Retail Pharmacies Compared With Health Systems
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Identifying Drug Diversion Differences in Retail Pharmacies Compared With Health Systems
12/28/2020
Tom Knight, founder and CEO, Invistics, identifies drug diversion differences in a hospital or health system versus a retail pharmacy, and explains what retail pharmacies can do to better detect and address drug diversion.
Tom Knight, founder and CEO, Invistics, identifies drug diversion differences in a hospital or health system versus a retail pharmacy, and explains what retail pharmacies can do to better detect and address drug diversion.
Tom Knight, founder and CEO,...
12/28/2020
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Identifying Risks of Human Error, Workarounds in Pharmacy
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Identifying Risks of Human Error, Workarounds in Pharmacy
12/22/2020
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, director of Error Reporting Programs, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, discusses how human error, various at-risk behaviors, as well as workarounds taken by staff members all impact outcomes and...
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, director of Error Reporting Programs, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, discusses how human error, various at-risk behaviors, as well as workarounds taken by staff members all impact outcomes and...
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP,...
12/22/2020
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