Emergency access of medications from ADC such as pyxis

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Terrence Davidson
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Emergency access of medications from ADC such as pyxis

Hi,
We are currently reviewing a situation where lorazepam injection was required from Pyxis, but there was a delay noted and accessing the medication from pyxis contributed. Currently, it is treated as a controlled product requiring a count.
How do other emergency departments access a medication rapidly when required, but still meeting safe ADC guidelines as well as regulatory responsibilities?
Thanks,
Terry Davidson BSP
Med Safety Resource Pharmacist
Royal University Hospital
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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