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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

This research shows the impactful interventions implemented within a medically integrated pharmacy (MIP) model, specifically focusing on how oncology-trained nurses can leverage comprehensive chart reviews and reassessments to identify discrepancies before medication dispensation, ultimately leading to substantial cost avoidance and waste reduction.

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To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

Medication dispensing errors and prevention. Pharmacy internal controls: A call for greater vigilance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacy (Basel). 2020;8(4):216. doi:10.3390/pharmacy8040216 3. Tariq RA, Vashisht R, Sinha A, Scherbak Y. National Library of Medicine. Last Updated February 12, 2024. Pharmacist. Medi-Dose, Inc.

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Technology Tools Increase Patient Safety in the Pharmacy

Drug Topics

From automated medication dispensing systems to telepharmacy services, technology can help reduce the risk of adverse patient events.

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Patient Outcomes, Holistic Care Hinges on Evolving Role of Pharmacist | Asembia 2025

Drug Topics

From medication dispensers to comprehensive patient care advocates, pharmacists have never been more essential to the health care team and to patients in specialty care.

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Understanding DSCSA: Insights for All Dispensers

Pharmacy Times

As the full act will be enforced in November 2024, all medication dispensers must ensure they’re fully prepared.

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Three Strategies for Pharmacists to Maximize Their Potential as Caregivers Beyond the Bench

Pharmacy Times

In recent years, pharmacist roles have evolved as critically important caregivers who increasingly provide essential health care services far beyond medication dispensing.

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Simplifying Medication Management Allows Nurses to Focus More on Patient

Omnicell

Standardizing an interoperability solution that supports information exchange creates better medication management practices for nurses and improved patient engagement. Before the integration, medication dispensing typically occurred without a conversation at the patient's bedside.