Preventing large-scale controlled substance diversion from within the pharmacy.

ABSTRACT: Large-scale diversion of controlled substances (CS) from within a hospital or heath system pharmacy is a rare but growing problem. It is the responsibility of pharmacy leadership to scrutinize control processes to expose weaknesses. This article reviews examples of large-scale diversion incidents and diversion techniques and provides practical strategies to stimulate enhanced CS security within the pharmacy staff. Large-scale diversion from within a pharmacy department can be averted by a pharmacist-in-charge who is informed and proactive in taking effective countermeasures.

SUBMITTER: Martin ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3839459 | biostudies-other | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other