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Pharmacy program for improved handling of antineoplastic agents.

S A Scott, D B Schrott, G A Loesch

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    A new pharmacy program enhanced the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs in a pediatric hospital. This initiative improved cancer chemotherapy preparation, administration, and patient safety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Pediatric Oncology
    • Drug Handling Safety

    Background:

    • Deficiencies existed in the preparation and administration of cancer chemotherapy in a pediatric hospital setting.
    • Improving the safe handling of antineoplastic drug products is crucial for patient and personnel safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a comprehensive pharmacy program designed to enhance the management of antineoplastic drug products in a pediatric hospital.
    • To address and correct identified deficiencies in cancer chemotherapy preparation and administration.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a cancer chemotherapy manual detailing policies and procedures for ordering, preparation, delivery, administration, and disposal.
    • Implementation of a flow sheet for daily chemotherapy dose ordering and pharmacist double-checking of dosage calculations.
    • Acquisition of a vertical laminar-airflow hood and expansion of pharmacy services to include preparation of all inpatient cancer chemotherapy.
    • Establishment of procedures for documenting chemotherapy delivery and ensuring accurate charting of administered doses.

    Main Results:

    • The pharmacy program led to improved control over the handling and administration of cancer chemotherapy.
    • Enhanced safety for both pediatric patients and hospital personnel involved in chemotherapy treatment.
    • Standardized protocols for chemotherapy management were successfully implemented.

    Conclusions:

    • A multidisciplinary approach involving the pharmacy and pediatric hematology-oncology physicians is effective in improving cancer chemotherapy handling.
    • The integrated pharmacy program significantly enhanced the safety and control of antineoplastic drug administration.
    • This model demonstrates a successful strategy for optimizing chemotherapy management in a pediatric healthcare setting.

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