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Hello,
Do you allow non-controlled returns to the automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) to occur at the machine, or do the medications need to be returned to the pharmacy for processing?
If the return occurs at the machine, does each unit need to be scanned upon return, or is only one item of a batch required to be scanned, for example if multiple pills, vials, or ampules are returned?
If the return occurs at the machine, is it done by the nurse, pharmacy tech, or pharmacy intern?
Thank you,
Lynda