You may have heard me say it before. "It's not a problem, until it's a problem." And every time I think I've said all there is to say...

Sugammadex, or Bridion, has recently increased greatly in popularity. The drug is used for rapid-reversal of neuromuscular blockade...

Some JDJ Consulting clients ask, "Why do we sometimes see different pharmacists during our inspections? Why doesn't the same pharmacist...

Over the last 5 years I have focused on narcotic diversion prevention. In 2018 a national report stated that over 30 million doses of...

It's been a while since we talked about compounding. Like all healthcare topics, it's great to revisit old information and update it, or...

My team of pharmacists and I are always on the lookout for ways to enhance medication safety in your ASC. Sometimes I notice a routine...

USP General Chapter <800> is a set of guidelines for manipulation and handling of Hazardous Drugs (Hazardous Drugs = harmful to people)....

Narcotic diversion prevention is extremely important to me. I have worked with hospitals and surgery centers for many years to minimize...

When I talk about the security of medication, specifically controlled substances, most people immediately think of the DEA. On occasion,...

Just about everyday I receive an email from the FDA titled Recalls. If you don't have time to read every one of the many newsletters,...

Although USP <797> sounds like an obscure regulation for compounders and manufacturers, it's actually something surgery centers need to...

Making the switch to pre-filled syringes (PFS) is a complex decision. You'll have to consider many factors, including budget, staffing,...

Sometimes being a good manager means being part detective. If you feel a little like Sherlock Holmes some days, you're not alone!...

Drug availability is constantly changing. Shortages, back orders, and new drugs coming to market are all factors that keep purchasers on...

I'm often asked to clarify expiration dates. Unfortunately, there are many different ways that manufacturers can write the expiration...

Concentrated electrolytes are considered High Alert drugs due to the elevated risk of causing serious patient harm if used improperly. I...

Early in my career, I was given some great advice... "Document, document, document". Correct and complete documentation is essential to...

What exactly is a biennial narcotic count? Why do we have to perform them? And how are they done? The word biennial should not be...

Diversion is an uncomfortable topic to discuss. When we discuss diversion prevention, we're really saying that it's essential to...

ADULTS For most surgical procedures, joint clinical practice guidelines from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists,...