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Pharmacy burglaries and robberies are significant issues, with many affected pharmacies lacking basic security measures like cameras or deadbolts. The Rx Pattern Analysis Tracking Robberies & Other Losses (RxPATROL) system helps track these crimes.

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Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Public Health
  • Pharmacy Security

Background:

  • Pharmacy-related theft of medications and products is a growing concern.
  • Understanding crime patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and characteristics of pharmacy burglaries and robberies.
  • To identify security vulnerabilities in pharmacies experiencing theft.
  • To utilize data from the Rx Pattern Analysis Tracking Robberies & Other Losses (RxPATROL) system.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, nonexperimental study was conducted using data from 2005-2006.
  • Analysis included pharmacy theft reports, incident types, dates, locations, points of entry, and security features.
  • Data was sourced from the national RxPATROL clearinghouse.

Main Results:

  • 202 pharmacy burglaries and 299 robberies were reported nationwide between 2005-2006.
  • Over 70% of targeted pharmacies lacked security cameras.
  • 60% of burglarized pharmacies were missing key security features like deadbolts, solid doors, motion detectors, or safes.

Conclusions:

  • The Rx Pattern Analysis Tracking Robberies & Other Losses (RxPATROL) system is a valuable tool for tracking pharmacy crime.
  • Enhanced security measures and collaboration between pharmacies and law enforcement can help prevent these crimes.