RxPATROL: a Web-based tool for combating pharmacy theft.
J Am Pharm Assoc (2003)
; 49(5): 599-603, 2009.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19748865
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To report the incidence of pharmacy-related burglaries and robberies and characteristics of pharmacies where such crimes have occurred using recent data from Rx Pattern Analysis Tracking Robberies & Other Losses (RxPATROL), a national Web-based information clearinghouse on pharmacy-related theft of prescription medications and over-the-counter products.DESIGN:
Descriptive, nonexperimental study.SETTING:
United States between 2005 and 2006.PARTICIPANTS:
Not applicable.INTERVENTIONS:
Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Number of pharmacy theft reports received; incident type, date, and location; point of entry; and pharmacy security features.RESULTS:
Between 2005 and 2006, 202 pharmacy burglary and 299 pharmacy robbery reports from 45 different states were filed with RxPATROL. More than 70% of pharmacies reporting such crimes lacked a security camera. Among those reporting a burglary, 60% lacked dead bolt locks, a solid exterior door, a motion detector device, or a safe or vault for storage of controlled substances. Burglars most often obtained access to the pharmacy via the front door.CONCLUSION:
RxPATROL is a Web-based tool that can assist pharmacies and law enforcement in collaborating more effectively to combat and prevent pharmacy-related crimes.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pharmacies
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Security Measures
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Theft
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Internet
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Pharm Assoc (2003)
Journal subject:
FARMACIA
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States