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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Healthcare Management
    • Waste Reduction Strategies

    Background:

    • Intravenous (IV) waste significantly impacts healthcare costs.
    • Effective waste reduction is crucial for quality pharmacy services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe methods for decreasing IV waste in a large community hospital.
    • To achieve an IV waste rate below 4%.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of "status sheets" and IV reminder labels.
    • Utilization of commercial partial fill containers.
    • Establishment of comprehensive recycling procedures and interdepartmental communication.

    Main Results:

    • Successful reduction of IV waste to under 4%.
    • Demonstration of a multi-faceted approach to waste management.

    Conclusions:

    • A combination of specific tools and enhanced communication effectively minimizes IV waste.
    • The described program offers a model for cost-effective pharmacy operations.