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Reimagining hospital pharmacy through sustainability and disruptive health technology

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Sustainability has become central to the mission of hospital pharmacists, who are uniquely positioned to minimise waste, reduce healthcares environmental footprint and enhance patient outcomes. Supporting initiatives such as medication return programmes ensures responsible disposal and dramatically reduces pharmaceutical pollution.

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Roche debuts smart glucose monitor for hospital use

pharmaphorum

In trials, the Glucommander algorithm has been shown to reduce severe low blood sugar episodes, shorten hospital stays and prevent hospital re-admissions. cobas pulse also features a camera to record images that can be incorporated into patient notes and scan barcodes, and a secure login system to help safeguard patient data. .

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Penicillin allergy delabelling: A multidisciplinary approach for improved patient care

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Penicillin allergy is a common concern in healthcare settings, impacting patient safety, antimicrobial stewardship and successful infection treatment. In developed countries, between five and 15% patients carry a penicillin allergy label , and patients receive a penicillin allergy label by their third birthday in approximately 75% of cases.

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Why Innovative Hospitals Like Sentara Are Fully Automating Their Central Pharmacy

Omnicell

Director, Product Marketing, Omnicell Hospitals that continue to manually manage medications in the central pharmacy are playing a dangerous game. Yet for many hospitals, the fear of change keeps many pharmacies stuck with archaic solutions and processes that inevitably lead to problems. Sentara is not one of those hospitals.

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Commercial clinical trial investment announced by Government to ease NHS pressure

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Indeed, evidence shows hospitals which undertake research have better patient care outcomes, improved staff retention and it benefits the whole health and care system. ’ The post Commercial clinical trial investment announced by Government to ease NHS pressure appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe.

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Is Oncology Pharmacy Right For You?

The Happy PharmD

Whether it’s in a cancer center, hospital, or outpatient clinic, our role is pivotal. We’re not just dispensing medications; we’re making critical recommendations, adjusting doses, and monitoring patient responses. The field of oncology pharmacy offers diverse career paths.

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Learning Clinical Microbiology Using Podcasting: The Let’s Talk Micro Podcast

IDStewardship

It is an incredibly important field for the advancement of patient care today. However, most people do not know that this is an occupation which can make a big impact on patient care. ABOUT THE INTERVIEWEE Luis Plaza is a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology at a Hospital system in Orlando, Florida.