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Collaboration on All Levels: Building a Strong Research Pharmacy Community
This blog centers on the importance of collaboration — both within the IDS community and across organizations — to improve patient outcomes, access, and operational efficiency.In the last blog, we discussed how Dr. Amin’s innovative projects are...
Embracing Creativity in Investigational Drug Services: A Pharmacy Resident’s Perspective
When people think about a pharmacist's job, the first image that usually pops into their heads is their local pharmacist behind the counter, eyes darting between the computer screen and prescription in hand, swiftly scanning prescription labels and...
From Advocate to Patient: A Personal Perspective on Oncology Pharmacy and Research
In April, McCreadie Group is sending a team to the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) meeting to exhibit Vestigo, and I am thrilled to be part of the team representing our company. This event is a valuable opportunity to engage with...
Making Investigational Drug Receipt Easier: The E-Packing Slip File Standard and Import Tool
Managing investigational drug shipments can be a tedious process for research pharmacies and clinical trial sites. Investigational drugs require meticulous tracking of various inventory data, such as lot numbers, kit or item numbers, and expiration...
Drive Innovation: Shaping Research Pharmacy for the Future
This blog focuses on innovation within the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) and the crucial role IDS staff, including technicians, play in driving change.In the previous blog, we learned about Dr. Amin’s journey to becoming a leader in research...
The Role of an Investigational Drug Service (IDS) Pharmacist
Updated Jan. 2025I’m now nearly 25 years into my career as a pharmacist and I’ve traveled down a very different path than most of my counterparts. Being a pharmacist serving in roles including Critical Care Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy Director,...
Be Inspired: Lessons in Leadership and Innovation
This blog focuses on Dr. Sapna Amin's journey to becoming a leader and innovator in the field of research pharmacy. It highlights the incremental steps, mentorship, and big-picture thinking that shaped her career.At the recently concluded 2024...
Effective Management of Investigational Agents in Clinical Trials: The Essential Role of SOPs
Investigational agents are often classified as high-risk or hazardous medications, making their management crucial for the success and safety of clinical trials. Sites conducting studies involving these medications must establish clear, robust...
Transparency in Action: The Key to Trust and Efficiency in Clinical Trials
Clinical research is integral for the progress and advancement of treatments for a variety of diseases, cancers, viruses and so much more. Participating in clinical research at the site level by way of managing and executing a clinical trial is a...
No Longer The Wild, Wild, West – Advancing on a New Frontier
Advancing research pharmacy is essential in today’s clinical research landscape, where technology and collaboration reshape industry practices. Clinical research is undergoing a transformative period, influenced by emerging technology, new...
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