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Pharmacists' workload contributes to errors

04-24-2007 · EurekAlert!

High workloads for pharmacists increase the potential for medication errors, says a new study by University of Arizona College of Pharmacy researchers published in the May issue of the journal Medical Care.The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by College of Pharmacy professor Daniel C. Malone, Ph.D.

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