patient own meds controlled substance liquid formulation

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Mobolaji Adeola
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patient own meds controlled substance liquid formulation

Good morning,
What is your process for managing patient's own controlled substances that come in a liquid formulation? Primary concerns are admin of accurate doses especially if dosing changes and diversion
1) Does the pharmacy take custody and draw up doses? What quantity of doses are drawn up in a given time?
2) Do you keep in pyxis? If yes, are doses drawn up in syringes and labeled or kept in original container? How do you keep track of count since liquid?
Tactics to avoid diversion?

Appreciate any feedback you may have. Thank you!