Unit dose packaging best practices

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Mon, 01/25/2021 - 14:54
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Nancy Makem
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Unit dose packaging best practices

Hello,
I would like to know if anyone can share their best practices regarding RPH checking of UNIT dose packaging. In particular what do you have in place to ensure the wrong drug is not packaged ? I was considering to have the RPH check markings on the pill and do a drug ID but I am not sure this is the way to go. Any input is greatly appreciated. I see a potential for error when multiple drugs are being packaged at one time.
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Nancy Makem PharmD

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