Labeling syringes, ampules, inhalers, and other difficult-to-bar-code items remains a challenge in pharmacy. In fact, the number of facilities labeling these products manually increased this year. While those pharmacy directors able to take advantage of the efficiency and safety of robotic IV preparation remain concentrated among the largest health systems, this is an expanding group.

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