ADC survey shows some improvements, but unnecessary risks still exist.

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ADC survey shows some improvements, but unnecessary risks still exist.

February 6, 2008

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. January 17, 2008.

This article reports the results of a survey on use of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in hospitals and offers recommendations for their safe use.

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