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regulatory standards when it comes to medication management, including
controlled substances, storage of medications, proper management of drug
stock, safe injection practices, syringe labeling and drug disposal. At times it
feels like these regulatory standards are becoming more difficult to follow
due to conflicting interpretations of state and federal regulations. Here is
where you can appreciate the importance of integrating reliable consultant
services. Part of the job of a consultant pharmacist is to deliver the correct
interpretation of these regulatory standards.
OSM
"Read labels multiple times before you
administer drugs, because many errors
involve sound-alike and look-alike agents."
— John R. Karwoski, RPh, MBA
