A recent article in Pharmacy Practice News sheds light on a persistent and costly reality in health systems: pharmaceutical waste management remains one of the most operationally complex and underappreciated responsibilities in pharmacy.
The article highlights research conducted across 16 hospital sites within the BayCare Health System, which found that more than 4,400 IV push-controlled substance transactions went unreconciled in a single quarter — meaning the dispensed amount did not match documented waste, administration, or return (Pharmacy [Basel] 2025;13[5]:121). Read More >
