The Mechanical Pharmacy
Every year, approximately 30 million dispensing errors occur at outpatient pharmacies in the U.S.
Month: April 2010
Providing Relief to Patients In Their Last Days
When a patient’s health deteriorates to the point where treatment is no longer an option, physicians and caregivers turn their focus to making the patient as comfortable as possible.
Three Trends That Will Impact Pharma’s Future
The future of the pharmaceutical industry depends on three key trends, says a recent editorial in the Harvard Business Review.
Medication Mistakes Can Be Deadly But Preventable
Medication error is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States, killing an estimated 7,000 people per year.
Dodd’s Bill: Harmful to Medical Device Start-Ups?
A financial reform bill currently moving through the Senate is causing a furor among businesspeople and investors, with experts predicting that the bill will harm innovation in America.
EHR Efficacy Varies Among Healthcare Organizations, Studies Find
Medical News Today recently published a round-up of studies related to the efficacy of health information technology.
Where Do All Those Unused Medications Go?
Once a medication expires or is no longer needed, healthcare facilities and patients have to decide what to do with the unused portion.
Mobile Apps Help Patients Manage Their Medications
Some of the most popular techniques for medication management may fall short when patients are on the go.
Prescription Drug Abuse Hospitalizations Up
Prescription drug abuse is typically associated with celebrity overdoses, but the epidemic goes beyond Hollywood.
EHRs Still Face Cost and Security Concerns
Not all Americans are convinced when it comes to the adoption of electronic health records.