Safeguarding the storage of drug products.

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Safeguarding the storage of drug products.

June 16, 2010

PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. 2010;7(2):46-51.

This piece characterizes medication storage methods that contribute to adverse drug events and provides suggestions for improvement.

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