I have no choice ?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

The ethics of a “Just Culture” http://drugtopics.modernmedicine.com/drug-topics/news/ethics-just-culture This is a article by Attorney/Pharmacist Ken Baker dealing with errors/mistakes in the pharmacy environment.. This particular statement really hit a nerve… especially when I have heard other Rph’s talk about their work environment From the article: There are a few medication errors, however, for which there needs […]

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Pharmacy Metrics migrating into the prescribing arena ?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

CVS Caremark Uses Data to Combat National Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic http://investor.cvs.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99533&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1849220&highlight From the article: As part of its continuing efforts to combat the national prescription drug abuse epidemic, CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is tapping its extensive database to identify and halt inappropriate prescribing of high risk drugs such as opioid painkillers.  By evaluating data […]

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