Hospitals nationwide are looking for innovative ways to decrease drug waste, particularly for controlled substances. An effective solution would ensure patients receive the correct dose, decrease lost ...
Controlled substances including fentanyl, hydromorphone and morphine can play an important role in clinical care. But with such high potential for abuse, it’s essential that healthcare organizations ...
Twice a year—in April and October—the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative designed to mitigate the dangers of unused or expired ...