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Omnicell and Fresenius Kabi Join Forces to Improve Controlled Substance Management

Omnicell

Tara Plappert Product Marketing Manager Hospitals and clinics face a significant challenge when dealing with controlled substances. In 2019, more than 148 million doses of medicine were lost , endangering both patients and employees. million doses were diverted in 2018, equal to the population of Arizona and California combined.

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DEA’s Expected Guidance: It Should Reduce Current “Pain” at the (Intrathecal Pain) Pump Dispensing Process and Improve Therapeutic Outcomes

The FDA Law Blog

Palmer — For more than 50 years, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has enforced the central mandate of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to maintain a closed chain of distribution for drugs with a potential for abuse and diversion. A qualified medical professional must perform the refill; it cannot be done by the patient.