Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2004
Media coverage of controlled substance diversion through theft or loss.
To determine the frequency of media reports of controlled substance diversion. ⋯ A balanced approach to the prevention of controlled substance diversion, aimed at reducing illicit acquisition of drugs from theft and loss as well as from prescribing and dispensing, may produce the greatest success without adversely affecting the quality of patient care.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2013
Development of a community pharmacy disaster preparedness manual.
To share an independent pharmacy's experience creating a practical manual for disaster preparedness that incorporates applicable pharmacy regulations, provides a plan to prepare a community pharmacy for disasters, and addresses the pharmacy's duty to the community during disasters. ⋯ Every community pharmacy should have a detailed disaster preparedness manual that is readily accessible and easy to follow. The manual created for Valley Drug focused on continuing pharmacy operations while minimizing disruptions in patient care during a disaster. Our manual included only necessary information required to prepare for, operate during, or recover from a disaster.