Health-system pharmacists receive 2003 Best Practices Award
New Orleans-Providing pharmacy services in nontraditional settings, implementing medication scanning technologies, and developing strategies to improve immunization rates of high-risk patients are just some of the innovations recognized by ASHP's Best Practices Award in Health-System Pharmacy.
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