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Drug tampering



Information:

Question:
How do you determine if a drug product has been tampered with?

Answer:
  • Avoid medications that don't look or smell right.
  • Make sure the lot number on the bottle matches that of the box it came in.
  • Inspect the package and seal before opening it. Report any rips, cracks or breaks.



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