Storage of hazardous drugs in ADCs

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Renu Bajwa
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Storage of hazardous drugs in ADCs

Is anyone putting hazardous drugs (chemo or otherwise) in your automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell)?

We likely will be, but wanted to ask in case I was overlooking any reasons not to.

Best,
Renu Bajwa, Pharm.D.
Medication Safety Coordinator
Community Memorial Health System
Ventura, CA