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Report suggests trend in prescription drug errors filled by pharmacists.

McKinnon C. WBZ-TV. February 13, 2015.

Spotlighting how pharmacies have reported 194 serious medication errors to the Massachusetts State Department of Public Health since 2010, this news video raises concerns about production pressures and other process issues that may have contributed to the mistakes.

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