BuzzRx
JANUARY 27, 2023
The term “on-label use” of a drug may seem unfamiliar to most people. In short, this practice is referred to as “off-label” drug use. Surveys have shown that approximately 1 in 5 prescriptions in the US are for off-label use. In certain populations of patients, off-label drug use is even higher.
Omnicell
JANUARY 10, 2023
I was first introduced to automated dispensing cabinets for removal of medications when I graduated from nursing school and began working at a hospital in South Carolina. I quickly learned how the automation cabinets provided security and safety for patient care.
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IDStewardship
JUNE 6, 2023
Streamlined Prescription Filling : AI systems can automate prescription filling processes by extracting relevant information from electronic prescriptions, verifying insurance coverage, and generating labels. This reduces manual errors, saves time, and allows pharmacists to focus on patient care.
The FDA Law Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The recommendations do not apply to inpatient hospital care, in the emergency department or other observed settings. The 2022 guideline, as with the 2016 guideline, reiterates that it does not apply to pain management related to sickle cell disease or cancer-related pain treatment, palliative care and end-of-life care.
Omnicell
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Toni Fera, Senior Consultant, Pharmacy Consulting International Ask any hospital pharmacist to list his or her number one priority, and they’re likely to say — “patient safety.” Yet this important medication safety step often gets omitted due to immediate patient care needs.
Omnicell
JANUARY 10, 2023
Studies have shown that one out of every ten can put patients at risk. Still, many hospital pharmacies continue to struggle to improve safety and efficiency in their sterile compounding operations. Cone Memorial Health to reduce errors while providing consistent service levels around the hospital's busiest times. 5 at 2 p.m.
The Checkup by Singlecare
AUGUST 3, 2023
They work closely with pharmacists to dispense medications to help keep patients healthy and safe. The primary responsibilities of a pharmacy technician typically include preparing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, which are then carefully reviewed by the pharmacist for accuracy before being dispensed to the patient.
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