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November 4, 2014

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SPECIAL REPORT

15 hospitals to be evaluated on insulin-pen safety

The initiative, developed by a committee of pharmacists who are experts in glycemic control and medication safety, will evaluate the hospitals' use of insulin pens and will recommend specific strategies to help promote the safe use of these devices.

"It is often challenging for healthcare providers to pinpoint the potential safety risks and implement process improvements."
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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