ASCRx: Formulary and Confused Names
Before adding a medication to your formulary, take a moment to check for potential Confused Names.
Look-alike and sound-alike medications can contribute to serious medication errors. A quick review during the formulary process can help identify risks, support safer medication use, and protect patients. This edition’s tip highlights a simple approach to evaluating formulary changes for Confused Names.
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Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Everard Pharmacist
Stephanie, an Indispensable Health Pharmacist in our new ASCRx Program discusses her role at Indispensable Health, how she discovered our pharmacy service company, and the job responsibilities that’ve changed during throughout the years. Thank you for being Indispensable Stephanie!
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Controlled Substance Inventory Regulations
The U.S. DEA Regulates Controlled Substances Within Multiple Healthcare Settings. These regulations require every healthcare setting to complete a biennial controlled substance inventory. Learn how to maintain compliance within your pharmacy.
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Confused Drug Names
The list of Confused Drug Names, formerly known as look-alike sound-alike (LASA) medications, has been expanded by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). What are some best practices for ensuring patient safety and reduce medication errors whenever these medications are administered?
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10 Questions Ambulatory Surgery Centers Should Ask a Potential Pharmacy Partner
Whether an Ambulatory Surgery Center is in a pre-construction phase or has been operating for years, the following are 10 examples of questions to ask of any prospective pharmacy service partner.
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What Should an Ambulatory Surgery Center Look for in a Pharmacy Partner?
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) require a pharmacy partner that can be flexible to their unique situations. Every ASC has various needs that pharmacy providers should provide custom services tailored to fit the outpatient surgery center’s needs.
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