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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Pharmacists Handle Controlled Substances Concerns

Drug Topics

Pharmacists must uphold their “corresponding responsibility” to address controlled substance concerns among patients while balancing safety and respect, said Mark Garofoli at this year’s American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition.

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The 2024 Controlled Substance Assessment Quiz

OctariusRx

The 2024 controlled substance assessment quiz is about to be released! This is our annual competency assessment focused on controlled substances and regulatory compliance. The quiz focuses on some of the basic elements managing controlled substances. How are you assessing your staff?

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Handle With Care: Dispensing Controlled Substances in the Pharmacy

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Filling a prescription for a controlled substance requires more oversight than the average prescription.

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The 2023 Controlled Substance Assessment Quiz

OctariusRx

The 2023 controlled substance assessment quiz is about to be released! This is our first annual competency assessment focused on controlled substances and regulatory compliance. The quiz focuses on some of the basic elements managing controlled substances. How are you assessing your staff?

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Controlled Substance Transfers: Ensuring Internal Management from Site to Site

Pharmacy Times

Controlled substance transfers are occurring at a higher rate as health systems create their own ecosystems to combat medication shortages.

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DEA’s Proposed Rules on Controlled Substances Prescribing via Telemedicine and Their Uncertain Impact on the Pharmacy Community

Pharmacy Times

Proposed rules would permit a telehealth provider to prescribe only up to a 30-day supply of a Schedule III-V non-narcotic controlled substance or buprenorphine through telehealth without the patient first being evaluated in person by a provider.

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Pharmacists Should Take a Proactive Approach When Addressing Controlled Substance Concerns

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At this year’s American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition, Mark Garofoli urged pharmacists to develop strong documentation practices and go beyond baseline federal regulations to care for patients with red flags.