Be Aware That Delivery Totes Can Carry Bacteria and Fungi

July 2017

Improper handling of delivery totes from wholesalers can lead to dangerous contamination in pharmacies.

In a recent case, totes had mold on their surfaces...and the mold made its way into the IV room and hoods.

Help keep fungi and bacteria out of sterile compounding areas.

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Table of Contents

Practice Be Aware That Delivery Totes Can Carry Bacteria and Fungi
Compounding All Waters Aren't Created Equally
Hazardous Meds Determine if a Spilled Med Is Hazardous
Inhalers AirDuo Is NOT a Generic for Advair
Pediatrics Ensure Pediatric Patients Get the Right Doses of Meds
Pregnancy Prevent Mishaps With Meds for Postpartum Bleeding
Transdermal Patches Help Avoid Common Errors With Transdermal Patches
Parkinson's Disease Think of Xadago as Similar to Selegiline or Rasagiline for Parkinson's Disease
Osteoporosis Stay Alert for Mix-Ups With Meds for Treating Osteoporosis
Musculoskeletal Be Familiar With Options for Treating Nighttime Leg Cramps