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Enhancing Patient Safety through the Use of a Pharmaceutical Glass Designed To Prevent Cracked Containers

Robert A. Schaut, Kyle C. Hoff, Steven E. Demartino, William K. Denson and Ronald L. Verkleeren
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology November 2017, 71 (6) 511-528; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2017.007807
Robert A. Schaut
Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY 14831
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Kyle C. Hoff
Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY 14831
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Steven E. Demartino
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William K. Denson
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PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Nov 2017, 71 (6) 511-528; DOI: 10.5731/pdajpst.2017.007807

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