Assessment of safe antineoplastic drug handling practices in community pharmacies, veterinary settings and long-term care homes in Ontario

The study authors received a request from the Ontario Ministry of Labour for an evaluation of existing safe work practices in community pharmacies, veterinary clinics and long-term care homes that handle antineoplastic drugs. This request arose from concerns due to the limited amount of information on antineoplastic drug exposure and best work practices for the handling of antineoplastic drugs in these work places. This report summarizes the findings from the evaluation whose goal was to present contemporary work practices and measures in use for minimizing occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs within community pharmacies, veterinary clinics and long-term care homes in Ontario.