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December 2025Recent Articles
Incubators serve an integral role in pharmacy’s efforts to ensure cleanroom staff is competent and consistently follows P&Ps, and that the cleanroom equipment is functioning correctly. Thus, it is important to invest in high-quality incubators and position them correctly. USP is clear that incubators cannot be placed in the compounding area, and this includes the nonsterile compounding area... Read more
While the number of new drug shortages has decreased every year since 2022, both the number of active drug shortages and the average duration of shortages have increased.1,2 Supply issues can impact any drug class or dosage form; however, sterile injectables consistently represent the majority of active shortages compared to oral, topical, and other dosage forms, due to the manufacturing complexities... Read more
The potential dangers to patient care from medication shortages demand significant mitigation efforts; pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play a pivotal role in successful shortage management. From evaluating allocation allotments, establishing contract language, automating product substitutions, and recommending alternative therapies, pharmacy is tasked with providing flexible and resilient solutions.... Read more
Given the need to leverage automation for improved safety and efficiency, carousel technology is widely used in healthcare settings. At UNC Medical Center, a 985-bed hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, carousel technology is integral to optimizing inventory and storage while ensuring accurate and efficient distribution. With 10 carousels implemented throughout its pharmacies, UNC utilizes a consolidated... Read more
Comprehensive drug diversion programs have become increasingly advanced in recent years, thanks to the support of published guidelines, lessons learned from nationally published drug diversion cases and settlements, and knowledge sharing among health systems.1 However, program success is often reliant on the dedicated individuals driving this work across their organization. While guidelines speak to... Read more
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