54ever's Blog

This story will hopefully open many eyes and people will demand patient safety measures.  Be sure to ask who is actually preparing your medication.  Until pharm techs are regulated in the state of Ohio, I would request that only a pharmacist fill/compound your medications.  This happens in hospital and retail settings.  Do not let anyone tell you otherwise.  Watch who is handling your medication behind the counter.  Ask who is checking your medication and rechecking it?!  When in a hospital setting, ask who filled your IV bag and how can you tell what is really inside?!  Ask your state senator to vote for Emily's Law.  This will enforce that pharm techs go to an accredited school, pass a national certification exam and have continuing education......