ASHP guidelines on the safe use of automated dispensing devices.

Ryan Cello; Matthew Conley; Thomas W. Cooley; Charlie De la Torre; Mitchell Dorn; Darren S Ferer; Nancy A Nickman; David Tjhio; Chris Urbanski; Gwen Volpe

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ASHP guidelines on the safe use of automated dispensing devices.

August 29, 2021

Cello R, Conley M, Cooley TW, et al. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2021;79(1):e71-e82.

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This document shares goals and objectives to enhance use of automated dispensing devices for pharmacists, other practitioners, and information system professionals.

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