Guidance on the interdisciplinary safe use if automated dispensing cabinets

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Guidance for the Safe Use of Automated Dispensing Cabinets.

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Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2019.

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Drug dispensing systems have been adopted in hospitals to prevent medication errors, but accidents associated with their use still occur. This report provides comprehensive guidelines on the safe use of automated dispensing cabinets. Recommendations include improvement in areas such as stocking, labeling, and removal of expired medications.