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Program using pharmacy technicians to obtain medication histories
Michels RD, Meisel S. Program using pharmacy technicians to obtain medication histories. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2003;60(19):1982-1986.

Authors describe a pilot program utilizing pharmacy technicians for transitioning outpatient medications to active inpatient orders. This model resulted in a decrease of potential adverse drug events by 80 percent and increase in staff satisfaction. 



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