Certified pharmacy technicians' views on their medication preparation errors and educational needs.

Shane P. Desselle

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Certified pharmacy technicians' views on their medication preparation errors and educational needs.

October 5, 2005

Desselle SP. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005;62(19):1992-7.

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This survey of pharmacy technicians identified interruptions and insufficent staffing as sources of errors.

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