Cut medication errors in half with ED pharmacist.
Using a dedicated pharmacist in the ED can drastically cut costs and medication errors. The pharmacist is a valuable resource for physicians, who can obtain current information about complex drug interactions. Nurses receive regular inservices about medication administration. Monthly costs were cut by $61,000 due to more appropriate utilization of medications.
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