Answers to improved medication reconciliation lie with pharmacists.

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Answers to improved medication reconciliation lie with pharmacists.

December 12, 2007

Barbella M. Drug Topics. November 19, 2007.

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A survey of hospital pharmacists underscores problems inherent in implementing medication reconciliation programs. The article also includes recommended solutions from survey respondents.

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