Contribution of an anticancer drug compounding robot in reducing the risks of manual preparation in a hospital pharmacy unit specialized in oncology.

Journal: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In the last few years, pharmaceutical technology has evolved. In the field of oncology pharmacy, robots for the preparation of anti-cancer drugs have appeared to progressively replace manual preparation. The objective of this study is to evaluate the contribution of the robot in reducing the risk of manual preparation.

Authors

  • Ali Cherif Chefchaouni
    Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
  • Yassine Boudina
    Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
  • Meryem Chennaq
    Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
  • Mohammed Jaouad Belahcen
    National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
  • Younes Rahali
    National Institute of Oncology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.