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Exploring safety systems for dispensing in community pharmacies: focusing on how staff relate to organizational components.

September 27, 2016

Harvey J, Avery A, Ashcroft DM, et al. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2015;11(2):216-27.

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This qualitative study characterized safety hazards in medication dispensing in community pharmacies. The authors conclude that the major sources of risk pertained to interruptions and distractions, which were often exacerbated by production pressures.

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