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=Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies=
Return to [[Opioid Top-Level Strategy Map]] or [[ZOOM MAP - Minimize Diversion of Prescription Drugs|Zoom Map (Minimize Diversion of Prescription Drugs)]])<br /> <div id="toc">
=Table of Contents=
<div style="margin-left: 1em">[[#Background|Background]]</div><div style="margin-left: 1em">[[#Internal Theft|Internal Theft]]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[[#Internal Theft-Identifying|Identifying]]</div><div style="margin-left: 2em">[[#Internal Theft-Prevention|Prevention]]</div><div style="margin-left: 1em">[[#Tools & Resources|Tools & Resources]]</div><div style="margin-left: 1em">[[#Scorecard Building|Scorecard Building]]</div><div style="margin-left: 1em">[[#Resources to Investigate|Resources to Investigate]]</div><div style="margin-left: 1em">[[#Sources|Sources]]</div></div>
=Background=

* When considering overall store theft (employee and shoplifting), employee theft attributed to 44% of the total.<sup class="reference">[1]</sup>
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=Internal Theft=
==Identifying==
[http://www.rxpatrol.com/ RxPatrol] a national database that tracks, analyzes and provides information on pharmacy crime, identified the following common scams committed by pharmacy employees.<sup class="reference">[2]</sup><br />

* Filling prescriptions for deceased patients
* Unauthorized early refills
* Filling fake written or called-in prescriptions
* Short filling prescriptions and pocketing medication
* Taking tablets from bottles, then replacing with “look alike” tablets
* Opening bottles or packages, removing tablets and then replacing and gluing the seal
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==Prevention==
Besides watching out for those common methods of theft by employees, here are 10 tips to help secure and protect your pharmacy from internal theft.<sup class="reference">[3]</sup><br /> 1. Don’t allow all employees access to every area of the pharmacy. Limit access to the dispensing area based on need.<br /> 2. Don’t permit keys that unlock critical or sensitive areas to be taken off site. Stamp all keys with “Do Not Duplicate.”<br /> 3. Develop unique alarm codes for each authorized user.<br /> 4. Maintain an organized and clean workspace to reduce the opportunity for theft. Limit purses and bags allowed in the dispensing area.<br /> 5. Create separate key and alarm access codes.<br /> 6. Change alarm codes routinely.<br /> 7. Install CCTV cameras to deter employee theft. They also work as a robbery prevention measure.<br /> 8. Escort non-pharmacy staff at all times. (i.e. repairmen, contractors, family members)<br /> 9. When opening a new bottle of medication, always count the entire content of the bottle, even if only filling a small amount.<br /> 10. Waste and returns present an opportunity for internal theft. Implement strong controls such as witnessing all waste logging and securely storing waste, returns, and recalls until disposal.<br /> <br /> <br />
=Tools & Resources=
[[TR - Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies]]<br />
=Scorecard Building=
[[PO - Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies|Potential Objective Details]]<br /> [[PM - Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies|Potential Measures and Data Sources]]<br /> [[PA - Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies|Potential Actions and Partners]]<br />
=Resources to Investigate=
[[More RTI on Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies]]<br /> <br /> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">'''<span style="color: #4d4d4d">PAGE MANAGER</span>:''' </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">[insert name here]</span><br /> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">'''<span style="color: #4d4d4d">SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT</span>''': </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">[fill out table below]</span><br />
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-*When considering overall store theft (employee and shoplifting), employee theft attributed to 44% of the total.<sup class="reference">[1]</sup>
+*When considering overall store theft (employee and shoplifting), employee theft attributed to 44% of the total.<sup class="reference"><ref>https://www.pbahealth.com/10-tips-to-prevent-internal-theft-in-the-pharmacy/
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 == Identifying ==
-[http://www.rxpatrol.com/ RxPatrol] a national database that tracks, analyzes and provides information on pharmacy crime, identified the following common scams committed by pharmacy employees.<sup class="reference">[2]</sup>
+[http://www.rxpatrol.com/ RxPatrol] a national database that tracks, analyzes and provides information on pharmacy crime, identified the following common scams committed by pharmacy employees.<sup class="reference"><ref>https://www.pbahealth.com/10-tips-to-prevent-internal-theft-in-the-pharmacy/</ref></sup>
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-<div class="_">Besides watching out for those common methods of theft by employees, here are 10 tips to help secure and protect your pharmacy from internal theft.<sup class="reference">[3]</sup><br/> &nbsp; 1. Don’t allow all employees access to every area of the pharmacy. Limit access to the dispensing area based on need.<br/> &nbsp; 2. Don’t permit keys that unlock critical or sensitive areas to be taken off site. Stamp all keys with “Do Not Duplicate.”<br/> &nbsp; 3. Develop unique alarm codes for each authorized user.<br/> &nbsp; 4. Maintain an organized and clean workspace to reduce the opportunity for theft. Limit purses and bags allowed in the dispensing area.<br/> &nbsp; 5. Create separate key and alarm access codes.<br/> &nbsp; 6. Change alarm codes routinely.<br/> &nbsp; 7. Install CCTV cameras to deter employee theft. They also work as a robbery prevention measure.<br/> &nbsp; 8. Escort non-pharmacy staff at all times. (i.e. repairmen, contractors, family members)<br/> &nbsp; 9. When opening a new bottle of medication, always count the entire content of the bottle, even if only filling a small amount.<br/> &nbsp; 10. Waste and returns present an opportunity for internal theft. Implement strong controls such as witnessing all waste logging and securely storing waste, returns, and recalls until disposal.</div> </div>
+<div class="_">Besides watching out for those common methods of theft by employees, here are 10 tips to help secure and protect your pharmacy from internal theft.<sup class="reference"><ref>https://www.pbahealth.com/10-tips-to-prevent-internal-theft-in-the-pharmacy/</ref></sup><br/> &nbsp; 1. Don’t allow all employees access to every area of the pharmacy. Limit access to the dispensing area based on need.<br/> &nbsp; 2. Don’t permit keys that unlock critical or sensitive areas to be taken off site. Stamp all keys with “Do Not Duplicate.”<br/> &nbsp; 3. Develop unique alarm codes for each authorized user.<br/> &nbsp; 4. Maintain an organized and clean workspace to reduce the opportunity for theft. Limit purses and bags allowed in the dispensing area.<br/> &nbsp; 5. Create separate key and alarm access codes.<br/> &nbsp; 6. Change alarm codes routinely.<br/> &nbsp; 7. Install CCTV cameras to deter employee theft. They also work as a robbery prevention measure.<br/> &nbsp; 8. Escort non-pharmacy staff at all times. (i.e. repairmen, contractors, family members)<br/> &nbsp; 9. When opening a new bottle of medication, always count the entire content of the bottle, even if only filling a small amount.<br/> &nbsp; 10. Waste and returns present an opportunity for internal theft. Implement strong controls such as witnessing all waste logging and securely storing waste, returns, and recalls until disposal.</div>
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 == Prevention ==
 <div class="_">Besides watching out for those common methods of theft by employees, here are 10 tips to help secure and protect your pharmacy from internal theft.<sup class="reference">[3]</sup><br/> &nbsp; 1. Don’t allow all employees access to every area of the pharmacy. Limit access to the dispensing area based on need.<br/> &nbsp; 2. Don’t permit keys that unlock critical or sensitive areas to be taken off site. Stamp all keys with “Do Not Duplicate.”<br/> &nbsp; 3. Develop unique alarm codes for each authorized user.<br/> &nbsp; 4. Maintain an organized and clean workspace to reduce the opportunity for theft. Limit purses and bags allowed in the dispensing area.<br/> &nbsp; 5. Create separate key and alarm access codes.<br/> &nbsp; 6. Change alarm codes routinely.<br/> &nbsp; 7. Install CCTV cameras to deter employee theft. They also work as a robbery prevention measure.<br/> &nbsp; 8. Escort non-pharmacy staff at all times. (i.e. repairmen, contractors, family members)<br/> &nbsp; 9. When opening a new bottle of medication, always count the entire content of the bottle, even if only filling a small amount.<br/> &nbsp; 10. Waste and returns present an opportunity for internal theft. Implement strong controls such as witnessing all waste logging and securely storing waste, returns, and recalls until disposal.</div> </div>
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-[[More_RTI_on_Reduce_Theft_of_Pills_from_Pharmacies|More RTI on Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies]]<br/> <br/> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">'''<span style="color: #4d4d4d">PAGE MANAGER</span>:''' </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">[insert name here]</span><br/> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">'''<span style="color: #4d4d4d">SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT</span>''': </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">[fill out table below]</span>
+[[RTI_-_Reduce_Theft_of_Pills_from_Pharmacies|More RTI on Reduce Theft of Pills from Pharmacies]]<br/> <br/> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">'''<span style="color: #4d4d4d">PAGE MANAGER</span>:''' </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">[insert name here]</span><br/> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">'''<span style="color: #4d4d4d">SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT</span>''': </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff0000; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px">[fill out table below]</span>
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 == Prevention ==
+<div class="_">Besides watching out for those common methods of theft by employees, here are 10 tips to help secure and protect your pharmacy from internal theft.<sup class="reference">[3]</sup><br/> &nbsp; 1. Don’t allow all employees access to every area of the pharmacy. Limit access to the dispensing area based on need.<br/> &nbsp; 2. Don’t permit keys that unlock critical or sensitive areas to be taken off site. Stamp all keys with “Do Not Duplicate.”<br/> &nbsp; 3. Develop unique alarm codes for each authorized user.<br/> &nbsp; 4. Maintain an organized and clean workspace to reduce the opportunity for theft. Limit purses and bags allowed in the dispensing area.<br/> &nbsp; 5. Create separate key and alarm access codes.<br/> &nbsp; 6. Change alarm codes routinely.<br/> &nbsp; 7. Install CCTV cameras to deter employee theft. They also work as a robbery prevention measure.<br/> &nbsp; 8. Escort non-pharmacy staff at all times. (i.e. repairmen, contractors, family members)<br/> &nbsp; 9. When opening a new bottle of medication, always count the entire content of the bottle, even if only filling a small amount.<br/> &nbsp; 10. Waste and returns present an opportunity for internal theft. Implement strong controls such as witnessing all waste logging and securely storing waste, returns, and recalls until disposal.</div> </div>
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+= Background =
-* When considering overall store theft (employee and shoplifting), employee theft attributed to 44% of the total.<sup class="reference">[1]</sup>
+*When considering overall store theft (employee and shoplifting), employee theft attributed to 44% of the total.<sup class="reference">[1]</sup>
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 ==Identifying==
-[http://www.rxpatrol.com/ RxPatrol] a national database that tracks, analyzes and provides information on pharmacy crime, identified the following common scams committed by pharmacy employees.<sup class="reference">[2]</sup><br />
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