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P&T Journal
for May 2013
Features
FDA Strategies to Prevent and Respond to Drug Shortages
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Prescription: Washington
FDA Pushes Plans for Drug Compounding
Medication Errors
Improved Safety Needed in Handling Elastomeric Reservoir Balls Used for Pain Relief
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