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Alex C Lin, Jonathan Penm, Marianne F Ivey

    Journal for Healthcare Quality : Official Publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
    |July 19, 2016
    PubMed
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    Implementing lean techniques by increasing premixed intravenous (IV) solutions and production frequency significantly reduced IV waste and associated costs in a hospital pharmacy. This optimization offers substantial annual savings.

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