Make no mistake about it: chain pharmacies are finding innovative ways to combat medication errors.

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Make no mistake about it: chain pharmacies are finding innovative ways to combat medication errors.

July 25, 2007

Levy S. Drug Topics. July 9, 2007

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This article reports on ways in which chain pharmacies are improving the reliability of medication dispensing, such as better training for pharmacy employees and use of technology.

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