Is Artificial Intelligence the Future Of Safe Hazardous Drug Handling?

By Gina ShawAs pharmacy professionals navigate the complexities of USP General Chapter <800> compliance, a critical challenge has emerged: The 2024 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) hazardous drug (HD) list was outdated before it was even published.With hundreds of drugs approved since 2015 remaining unassessed and recent federal budget cuts making future updates unlikely, health-system pharmacists need innovative solutions to protect staff and patients from HD