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Released: 26-Nov-2018 4:00 PM EST
Healthcare Groups Release Recommendations to Address Drug Shortages
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A coalition of healthcare groups today issued a series of wide-ranging recommendations to address the ongoing shortages of critical medications affecting patient care across the country. The American Hospital Association (AHA), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) released the proposals, which provide suggestions for regulatory, legislative, and marketplace solutions to stem drug shortages, in advance of tomorrow’s public meeting hosted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Duke Margolis Center for Public Health Policy.

Released: 10-Oct-2018 4:00 PM EDT
ASHP CEO Attends White House Bill Signing on Pharmacy Gag Clause
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ASHP CEO Paul W. Abramowitz, Pharm.D., Sc.D. (Hon.), FASHP, today attended a White House ceremony to commemorate the signing of S. 2553 and S. 2554, the “Know the Lowest Price Act” and “Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act,” respectively. ASHP, independently and as a lead member of the Steering Committee of the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing, has long advocated for measures that would improve transparency in drug pricing.

Released: 31-Jul-2018 10:45 AM EDT
Drug Shortage Guidelines Provide Strategies to Minimize Impact on Patient Care
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Healthcare teams in patient care settings can develop policies and procedures to minimize the impact of drug shortages by incorporating new guidelines published today by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists). The ASHP Guidelines on Managing Drug Product Shortages provide a framework for responding to drug shortages and outline best practices to improve quality of patient care.

Released: 23-May-2018 4:30 PM EDT
Widespread Unavailability of Critical Medications Jeopardizes Patient Care in U.S. Hospitals
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ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), the 45,000-member national association representing pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in acute and ambulatory care settings, is calling for swift action from policymakers to address the persistent shortages of critical medications in hospitals and health systems. Survey results released today by ASHP reveal the extent to which limited inventories of injectable opioids, small-volume parenteral (SVP) solutions, and other critical medications dangerously interfere with patient care and place a tremendous strain on daily operations in most hospitals across the country.

Released: 11-Jan-2018 4:50 PM EST
Pharmacist Group Survey Confirms Patient Care Affected by Shortage of Small-Volume Parenteral Solutions
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The results of a survey released today by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) illustrate the considerable impact shortages of small-volume parenteral (SVP) solutions are having on daily operations and patient care in most hospitals across the country.

Released: 10-Nov-2017 11:00 AM EST
Healthcare Groups Urge Congressional Action on Drug Shortages
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ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), together with five other healthcare organizations, today sent a letter to Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) and Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) — the Vice Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations — asking Congress to take immediate action to address the public health crisis caused by persistent shortages of critical medications.

Released: 26-Oct-2017 10:00 AM EDT
Pharmacists Offer Recommendations for Managing Shortages of Small-Volume Parenteral Solutions
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ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) and the University of Utah Drug Information Service have developed a fact sheet that provides an outline of potential actions for healthcare organizations to consider in managing shortages of small-volume parenteral solutions (SVPs).

Released: 7-Sep-2017 9:00 AM EDT
National Pharmacy Practice Survey Finds Nearly All U.S. Hospitals Use EHRs, CPOE Systems
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Technologies that improve medication use have been adopted by nearly 100% of hospitals across the United States, according to the “ASHP National Survey of Pharmacy Practice in Hospital Settings: Prescribing and Transcribing – 2016.” Implementation of technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), computerized prescriber-order-entry (CPOE) systems, and barcode-assisted medication administration systems support pharmacists in their efforts to increase medication safety and provide effective and efficient patient care.

Released: 15-Jun-2017 3:05 PM EDT
ASHP Contributes Medication-Use Recommendations to Choosing Wisely Campaign
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ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) released five recommendations to facilitate optimal medication use for patients in acute and ambulatory care settings as part of the Choosing Wisely® campaign.

Released: 22-Feb-2017 8:05 AM EST
ASHP Releases AHFS Drug Information, 2017 Edition
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Trusted, Evidence-based Resource Helps Practitioners Make Informed Drug Therapy Decisions

Released: 22-Dec-2016 9:30 AM EST
Interdisciplinary Teamwork Yields Improved Antibiotic Stewardship
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A hospital engaged in a quality improvement program launched by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) has identified weaknesses in existing antibiotic stewardship initiatives and implemented workflow changes that resulted in faster antibiotic administration. St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Wash., was recently featured in ASHP’s InterSections, which highlights the hospital’s team approach to improving infection treatment with IV antibiotics.

Released: 28-Oct-2016 9:00 AM EDT
Standardize 4 Safety Initiative Releases Final IV Recommendations for Medication Safety
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ASHP announced that its Standardize 4 Safety initiative has finalized its list of recommended concentrations for adult IV continuous infusions. The list, which marks the first major milestone in Phase I of the initiative, is posted on ASHP’s Standardize 4 Safety website. ASHP also announced today that it is now seeking comments and discussion on dosage recommendations for compounded oral liquids. The comment period begins today and will remain open for 60 days.

Released: 7-Jul-2016 9:00 AM EDT
Pharmacy Journal Examines National Trends in Prescription Drug Spending
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A sharp rise in prescription medication prices — driven by the introduction of new, expensive specialty medications and huge increases in the costs of older drug products with few competitors — drove an 11.7 percent increase in hospital and clinic spending on medications in 2015, according to a new report published in AJHP (American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy). AJHP is the peer-reviewed, scholarly publication of ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists).

Released: 14-Jun-2016 6:05 PM EDT
Pharmacist Association Calls for Ban on Prescription Drug Advertising
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At the annual meeting of the ASHP House of Delegates during ASHP’s 2016 Summer Meetings and Exhibition this week in Baltimore, ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) approved a policy calling on Congress to ban all direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of prescription drugs and medication-containing devices.

Released: 12-May-2016 10:00 AM EDT
ASHP Launches Standardize 4 Safety Initiative to Improve Medication Safety
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ASHP today announced the official launch of Standardize 4 Safety, a three-year, multiphase interprofessional initiative focused on creating and promoting national standard concentrations for intravenous (IV) and oral liquid medications. The launch marks the official release of the Standardize 4 Safety initiative information, including the first draft of the IV adult continuous proposed concentrations.

Released: 12-Nov-2015 9:05 AM EST
ASHP Debuts Practice Advancement Initiative
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ASHP and the ASHP Foundation announced the renaming of the former Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI) to the Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI). The name change and debut of an updated website reflect pharmacists’ expanding patient care roles in both acute and ambulatory care settings as clinical specialists and generalists. It also focuses more broadly on transitions throughout the continuum of care.

Released: 11-Nov-2015 9:00 AM EST
Pharmacists Are the Best Source for Medication Information
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A new consumer infographic on SafeMedication.com reveals the five medication questions patients should always ask their pharmacist.

Released: 6-Jul-2015 4:05 PM EDT
National Alert Issued: Hospitals Should Use Only Medication Dosing Cups with mL Measurements
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ASHP and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) released a National Alert for Serious Medication Errors, recommending the replacement of dosage cups that measure liquid medications in fluid drams with cups that measure only in metric (mL).

Released: 30-Jun-2015 2:45 PM EDT
FDA Agrees to ASHP's Request for Delay in Enforcement of Track and Trace Requirements
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it will delay enforcement of Track and Trace requirements that were scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2015, until November 1, 2015. This policy change follows a formal written request by ASHP urging FDA to give hospitals and health systems more time to comply with the regulations.

Released: 9-Jun-2015 5:35 PM EDT
ASHP Adopts Policy Opposing Pharmacist Participation in Capital Punishment
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On Sunday, June 7, 2015, ASHP, the national association representing pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in acute and ambulatory settings, approved a policy opposing pharmacists’ participation in capital punishment. It affirms that pharmacists’, as healthcare providers who are dedicated to achieving optimal health outcomes and preserving life, should not participate in capital punishment.

Released: 24-Mar-2015 12:00 PM EDT
National Alert Issued: Look-Alike Packaging May Cause Confusion between Neostigmine and Phenylephrine
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A National Alert for Serious Medication Errors has been issued by ASHP and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), warning of potentially dangerous mix-ups between two relatively new presentations of older medications, neostigmine injection and phenylephrine injection.

Released: 5-Feb-2015 1:15 PM EST
Health Care Groups Identify Potential Measures to Address Ongoing Drug Shortages
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A report from a summit organized last year by the American Hospital Association (AHA), the American Society of Anesthesiologists,® the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, and The Pew Charitable Trusts summarizes manufacturing, regulatory, and economic issues related to drug shortages, as well as potential solutions.

Released: 7-Jul-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Intelligent Health Pharmacy Pavilion Debuts at the 2014 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition
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The Intelligent Healthcare Association (IHA), in a partnership with ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), is excited to introduce the first-ever Intelligent Pharmacy Pavilion (IPP) at ASHP’s 2014 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Anaheim, CA, December 7-11.

Released: 5-Mar-2014 1:05 PM EST
Drug Costs Projected to Rise 3 – 5 Percent in All Settings in 2014
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Costs for medications are expected to rise by 3 - 5% in all health care settings in 2014, according to a report published by the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP). This annual projection of drug expenditures helps hospitals and health-systems plan drug budgets, which are a significant operating expense.

Released: 26-Apr-2013 5:00 PM EDT
Pharmacy Organization's Statement on HELP Committee Proposed Pharmaceutical Compounding Bill
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ASHP is encouraged by provisions in draft legislation released today by the Senate HELP Committee to address regulatory gaps in the oversight of compounding outsourcers. The draft bill creates a boundary between traditional pharmacy compounding and defines a new entity, “compounding manufacturer.”

Released: 23-Dec-2011 10:30 AM EST
Should Pharmacists Prescribe Medicine? Some Already Do.
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Pharmacists’ prescribing medications is a topic often discussed when health policy experts explore how to improve patient safety, medication-use outcomes, and access to medical services. The Dec. 15 issue of the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP) examines the sometimes-controversial topic in its current issue.

Released: 12-Jul-2011 9:45 AM EDT
Drug Shortages Harming Patients, Increasing Costs to Hospitals
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Increasing drug shortages are impacting patient care and increasing costs to the nation's health system, according to a new study released today by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Released: 31-Aug-2010 12:00 PM EDT
Pharmacists on Health Care Teams Significantly Improve Patient Care
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Incorporating pharmacists as members of the health care team in direct patient care roles is a viable solution to help improve U.S. health care, according to the results of a comprehensive, systematic review of the health care literature set to be published in the October 2010 issue of Medical Care.

Released: 18-Jun-2010 4:00 PM EDT
ASHP Urges Senate to Approve Berwick Nomination
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The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) communicated its strong support for the nomination of Donald M. Berwick, M.D., as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Released: 17-Jun-2010 5:00 PM EDT
EPINEPHrine Shortage May Cause Dangerous Medication Errors
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A National Alert for Serious Medication Errors (NAN) was issued yesterday by the ASHP and ISMP, warning health care practitioners about dangerous medication errors that could be caused by a shortage of EPINEPHrine* pre-filled syringes.

Released: 7-Jun-2010 6:00 AM EDT
Hospital Formulary Decisions Often Ignore Important Factors
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Pharmacoeconomic methods rank low as a decision influencer on formulary changes, according to a new survey released today by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Respondents reported that only 13 percent of formulary system decisions made by Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committees in hospitals is influenced by pharmacoeconomic methods.

Released: 9-Dec-2009 12:00 PM EST
Dennis Quaid Lends Support to ASHP Patient Safety Initiatives
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Actor Dennis Quaid, whose infant twins suffered a life-threatening medication error in 2007, announced his support for ASHP’s new National Alert Network for Serious Medication Errors and the Pharmacy Technician Initiative in his remarks this week at the Society’s Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas.

13-Oct-2009 4:00 AM EDT
Survey Reveals Hospital Workers Concerned About Flu Vaccines
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Hospital workers are asking the same questions about the safety and necessity of flu vaccines as the general public, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The survey of pharmacy directors at 341 hospitals across the country raise troubling concerns about whether health care workers will choose to get vaccinated against H1N1 and seasonal flu.

Released: 5-Oct-2009 4:00 AM EDT
New Book Helps Pharmacists Prepare for Role in H1N1 and Other Public Health Crises
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Pharmacists are increasingly being called on to take a more active role in public health. ASHP’s new book, Pharmacy in Public Health: Basics and Beyond, provides pharmacists and with critical information they’ll need to play a much-needed role in public health, for flu season, emergency preparedness, and chronic disease prevention and management.

   
Released: 7-Jul-2009 10:35 AM EDT
Survey Reveals Public's Concerns About Prescription Medication Overdose Risks Following Death of Michael Jackson
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Survey of pharmacists shows that consumers are turning to pharmacists with more questions about medication risks following death of Michael Jackson. Chronic pain should be treated appropriately. ASHP provides tips for safe medication use.

Released: 16-Jun-2009 3:50 PM EDT
President's Remarks Point to Value of Pharmacists on Patient Care Teams
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In remarks on health care reform to the American Medical Association's (AMA) House of Delegates on Monday, President Barack Obama pointed to pharmacists' participation on "multidisciplinary rounds" as an "island of excellence" that should become the "standard in our health care system." In addition to assuring that patients receive the right medicine, at the right time, in the right dose, pharmacists' medication expertise is increasingly relied upon as part of patient care teams.

Released: 17-Apr-2009 11:15 AM EDT
Survey Reveals Impact of Economy on Hospital Pharmacy Services
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Pharmacy departments in hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are facing workforce and budget challenges as health care institutions navigate the current economic environment, according to results of the ASHP Survey of the Impact of the Current Economy on Pharmacy Services in Hospitals and Health Systems.

Released: 16-Dec-2008 9:00 AM EST
Healthcare Leaders Vow to Stop Intravenous Medication Errors
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Intravenous (i.v.) medication errors are twice as likely to cause harm to patients as medications delivered by other routes of administration (such as tablets or liquids), according to research commissioned by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This week, ASHP and leading healthcare organizations released recommended actions to prevent these potentially life-threatening events.

Released: 9-Dec-2008 8:00 AM EST
Novant Health Receives $50,000 Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety
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The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation announces that Novant Health has received the 2008 Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety, the only national award that honors a pharmacist-led multidisciplinary team for implementing significant institution-wide improvements in medication safety.

Released: 17-Jun-2008 12:05 PM EDT
ASHP Contracts with Jackson Gaeta Group for Print Advertising Sales
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The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP) has formed a new alliance with the Jackson Gaeta Group, a full service publishers' representative firm based in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Released: 16-Apr-2008 9:00 AM EDT
Experts in Minority Health Issues Available for Interviews
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Health care professionals from around the country will convene in Atlanta May 16-18 for the 2008 Minority Health Conference, an opportunity to discuss the cultural differences and conditions that impact minority populations and their associated health disparities. Strategies to improve healthcare outcomes, including efforts to boost patients' adherence to their medication regimens, will be featured.

Released: 30-Nov-2007 9:00 AM EST
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Receives 2007 Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., has been named the recipient of the 2007 Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety. The award, which is sponsored by the Cardinal Health Foundation and administered by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Research and Education Foundation, nationally recognizes pharmacy professionals who have assumed a leadership role in promoting safety in the medication-use process.

Released: 29-Nov-2007 4:30 PM EST
Study Sheds Light On Value Of Pharmacists’ Medication Therapy Management Services For Diabetic Patients
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Patients with diabetes who received medication therapy management (MTM) services from pharmacists showed better health outcomes than patients who only were monitored for long-term blood sugar control alone. Results from the study highlight the important role pharmacists play in helping patients use medications safely and effectively and particularly patients who are being treated for chronic conditions like diabetes.

Released: 28-Nov-2007 1:05 PM EST
Medication Experts Gather in Las Vegas for Largest International Meeting of Pharmacists
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Pharmacists and other health care professionals discuss new developments in pharmacy practice at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 42nd Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 2-6, 2007.

Released: 13-Nov-2007 2:40 PM EST
Pharmacists in Hospital Settings Favor Creation of "Behind-the-Counter" Category of Drugs
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The creation of a new class of drugs could result in improved patient health by making medications more conveniently available and by providing additional opportunities for tracking and monitoring the safety of drug products, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Released: 18-Jun-2007 3:35 PM EDT
Medication Experts Available for Interviews at ASHP Summer Meeting in San Francisco
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Pharmacists and other health experts will discuss the latest developments in pharmacy practice, including drug trends, innovations in pain management and palliative care, and new technologies at the ASHP 2007 Summer Meeting, June 24-27 in San Francisco.

Released: 31-May-2007 2:50 PM EDT
Health Care Experts to Probe Ways Personal Medication Records Can Improve Patient Care
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Experts representing nearly all sectors of health care will be meeting in Bethesda, Md. next week to tackle one of the most challenging obstacles to the smooth delivery of health care facing patients and their health care providers today. The Continuity of Care in Medication Use Summit hosted by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the ASHP Foundation will focus primarily on the need for a standardized personal medication record.

Released: 9-May-2007 11:00 AM EDT
Pharmacists Offer Suggestions for Traveling Safely with Medications
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As the summer vacation season heats up, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has issued important information for consumers who are traveling with medications. ASHP's tips for travelers include information to help consumers prepare for unexpected travel delays, comply with airport security regulations, and understand how to pack their medicines properly.

Released: 1-Mar-2007 12:55 PM EST
Accidental Poisonings Can Happen During Day-to-Day Routines
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Family members and caregivers play a critical role in preventing accidental poisonings in two very vulnerable populations-young children and seniors. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has developed practical tips to help caregivers prevent poisonings as well as ways to be prepared in case a poisoning does occur.


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