Outpatient Chemotherapy Prescriptions

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Courtney Doellner
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Outpatient Chemotherapy Prescriptions

Hi All,

When sending outpatient chemotherapy prescriptions, do any of your institutions require an attending and/or chemotherapy authorized prescriber signature (i.e. a second signature if prescription was originally written by a resident)?

Thanks,
Courtney

Courtney Doellner (Carroll), PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatric Medication Safety Officer
cacourtn@med.umich.edu