The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 22, 2023

Send medicine that looks different than what you receive at your usual drug store, or arrives in packaging that is broken, damaged, in a foreign language, has no expiration date, or is expired. Prescription drugs that may be restricted include controlled substances and medications that haven’t been approved for use in the U.S.

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The Happy PharmD

JANUARY 4, 2023

They wanted to give him a controlled substance for pain upon discharge. Who was writing the prescription for this controlled substance? In order to write a prescription for controlled substances for a discharged patient, a physician must have a DEA number. How was this prescription to be packaged?

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Many medications come in look-alike packages, while there is also a need to manage high-alert medications or those that require assembly before administration. Matrix drawers should only be used for non-controlled substances. One issue for ADC users to consider is their cabinet layout, tower configuration, and refrigeration.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

In addition, they had about 80 ADCs used for STAT, PRN, and controlled substance medications prescriptions. Donna discussed the two significant challenges they faced: substantial medication delays by over 90 minutes, and packaging bulk medications into barcoded doses leading to an annual cost of $200,000.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Tara Plappert Product Marketing Manager Hospitals and clinics face a significant challenge when dealing with controlled substances. The Controlled Substance Dispenser dispenses one dose at a time, ensuring security, and minimizing the need for nurse countbacks. And according to the 2019 Drug Diversion Digest , 47.2

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BuzzRx

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A compounding pharmacy is regulated by three government agencies, namely state boards of pharmacy, the FDA, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (for compounding pharmacies that handle controlled substances).

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 21, 2023

Cymbalta is overall safe and tolerable, but its packaging does include a black box warning for increased suicidal thoughts and behavior. Given its weak activity at opioid receptors, it became a controlled substance in 2014 because available data suggests it has abuse potential similar to other controlled substances.

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