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2012
CATEGORIES
Pharmacy Automation ............................................ Pages 3-6
Pharmacy Waste Systems ................................... Page 6
Medication Management Systems ................. Pages 6-7
IV Devices ....................................................................... Page 7
Buyer’s GuideSUMMER
At McKesson, everything we do and every system we produce is designed to
support you and your work. We can help you improve both the health of your
patients and the fi nancial health of your organization, with solutions that let youfi
respond faster, with fewer errors, while automating tasks to lower your costs and
save you time. So you’ll have more time to spend on clinical duties that directly
improve the quality of patient care.
Learn how better medication management leads to improved patient care at www.mckesson.com/automationsolutions.
Automating for better medication management and improved patient care.
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PHARMACY PRACTICE NEWS JULY 2012 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 3
MEDICAL PACKAGING INC.
Auto-Print™ Bagging Systems for OverwrappingAddress: 470 Route 31 N, P.O. Box 500, Ringoes, NJ 08551Phone: 800-257-5282 Fax: 609-466-3775Email: [email protected] site: www.medpak.com
Product Description: The Auto-Print™ Bagging System is a tabletop packager that labels andbarcodes directly on the bag, offering an excellent
solution for packaging multiple customer prescriptions. A variety of bag sizes are available to package ampoules, vials, syringes and other ancillary medications, creating an effi cient, professional packaging solution for medications.
Bar-Code Packaging Systems1
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
DoseEdge Pharmacy Workfl ow ManagerAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: The system is the fi rst integratedsystem for managing IV and oral-dose preparation activities. Real-time status of incoming and in-processdoses, barcode drug verifi cation and dose tracking,
automatic dose calculation. Offers best-practices approach for pharmacyworkfl ow and remote inspection of pharmacy preparation steps. Also available – DoseEdge TPN system for managing the parenteral nutrition compounding process, including manual additions.
Bar-Code Packaging Systems4
MEDICAL PACKAGING INC.
Fluidose™ Unit Dose Packaging System for Oral LiquidsAddress: 470 Route 31 N, P.O. Box 500, Ringoes, NJ 08551Phone: 800-257-5282 Fax: 609-466-3775Email: [email protected] site: www.medpak.com
Product Description: The Fluidose™ Series 5 is a self-contained tabletop packager for batch packaging of oral liquid medication into bar-coded, unit-dose cups. Eliminates tedious manual dosing, simplifi es drug reconciliation, increases compliance and reduces waste. Minimal cost per dose, with a package thatprovides a competitive advantage. Varying colors and cup sizes available.
Bar-Code Packaging Systems2
EPS®, INC.
LiquiDose® LabelingAddress: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966Email: [email protected] Web site: www.medidose.com
Product Description: Scanning 1-D bar codes canprove frustrating on small or irregularly shaped containers. Medi-Dose®/EPS® has addressed this with its newLiquiDose Square Labels. When used with MILT® software,these labels accommodate complete medication identifi cation with comprehensive bar codes. By turning the label 90 degrees,
the curvature of the container no longer hinders scanning. Available in 1”, 1.33” and 2.66” sizes for laser or direct thermal printers. Through MILT, appropriate bar code sizes and symbologies can be selected for the container and label. Labels have FDA-acceptable adhesive for use with blood, IV products. Bar-Code
Bar-Code Packaging Systems5
CAREFUSION
Pyxis® TechnologiesAddress: 3750 Torrey View Court,San Diego, CA 92130Phone: 888-876-4287 Fax: 858-617-1451Email: [email protected] site: www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions
Product Description: Pyxis® technologies helpspharmacists save time and prevent medication errorswhile improving medication availability and nurse
communication in end-to-end inventory management. Through automation and actionable intelligence, our pharmacy solutions help control and managemedications, improve workfl ow, increase medication availability and properly manage pharmaceutical waste. Learn more at www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions.
Bar-Code Packaging Systems3
MEDI-DOSE®, INC.
MILT® 3.0 Unit Dose Labeling and Bar Coding SoftwareAddress: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966Email: [email protected] site: www.medidose.com
Product Description: MILT 3.0 contains a whole new look, with a variety of innovative features designed to keep pace with the ever-changing practice of pharmacy packaging. We’ve greatly expanded our formatting options so you can design your Medi-Dose and LiquiDose labels any way you want. Bar codes, graphics, special fonts, tall man lettering, shapes and logos can now be included. All were added to call attention to important dispens-ing information and help minimize medication error.
Bar-Code Packaging Systems6
Pharmacy Automation
2012
Buyer’s GuideSUMMER
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CAREFUSION
Pyxis® TechnologiesAddress: 3750 Torrey View Court, San Diego, CA 92130Phone: 888-876-4287 Fax: 858-617-1451Email: [email protected] site: www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions
Product Description: Pyxis® technologies helps pharmacistssave time and prevent medication errors while improvingmedication availability and nurse communication in end-to-endinventory management. Through automation and actionable intelligence, our pharmacy solutions help control and managemedications, improve workfl ow, increase medication availabilityand properly manage pharmaceutical waste. Learn more at www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions.
Decentralized Ward Based Cabinets
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
INTELLIFILL i.v. SystemAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] Web site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Each dose individually labeled, bar coded, scanned and matched to order. Captures source images for review and verifi cation. On-demand reconstitution and fi lling. High-speed automation. Signifi cant medication-acquisition cost savings. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the operator’s manual.
IV Automated Devices107
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
EXACTAMIX 1200 CompounderAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Barcode verifi cation, 12-ingredient ports, closed system with no sterility breaks, accurate delivery with secondary check,
easy setup, high-speed delivery, electronic Y-site for high-use ingredients,and lockout for incompatible ingredients as well as air occlusion detection. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
IV Automated Devices8
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
RAPIDFILL Automated Syringe Filler, Order 90000Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: RAPIDFILL device automates fi lling, capping, labelingand bar coding of sterile batch syringes—up to 800/hour. Designed to fi t inyour hood. Colored labels available. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Other11
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
EXACTAMIX 2400 CompounderAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Bar-code verifi cation,24-ingredient ports, closed system with no sterilitybreaks, accurate delivery with secondary check, easy setup, high-speed delivery, electronic Y-site
for high-use ingredients, and lockout for incompatible ingredients as well as air occlusion detection. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only.For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
IV Automated Devices9
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
RAPIDFILL Automated System ConnectorsAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: RAPIDFILL Automated SystemConnectors enable connections of male luer syringes, tube sets, repeating syringes, bag ports and other
containers. Available with cap, allowing intermittent fi lls and capped storage. Latex-free and non-DEHP. Available 50/case. Available on GPO contracts.Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
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BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
REPEATER PumpAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Tired of reconstituting, pooling and then fi lling syringes, dispensers and elastomeric devices? The REPEATER Pump automates your fl uid transfer needs
with high fl ow rates, variable speeds and delivery accuracy as low as 0.2 mL. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Other
CAREFUSION
Pyxis® TechnologiesAddress: 3750 Torrey View Court, San Diego, CA 92130Phone: 888-876-4287 Fax: 858-617-1451Email: [email protected] site: www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions
Product Description: Pyxis® technologies helpspharmacists save time and prevent medication errors, while improving medication availability and nurse communication in end-to-end inventory management.
Through automation and actionable intelligence, our pharmacy solutions help control and manage medications, improve workfl ow, increase medication availability and properly manage pharmaceutical waste. Learn more at www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions.
Pharmaceutical Waste Services16
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MEDI-DOSE®, INC.
Medi-Dose Unit Dose Packaging SystemsAddress: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966Email: [email protected] site: www.medidose.com
Product Description: The Medi-Dose® unit dosepackaging systems are effi cient, inexpensive systems
for in-house packaging and distribution of solid oral medication. Medi-Dose provides tamper-evidence, ultraviolet inhibitance and moisture protection. No glass, metal, large capital expense or formal training is required. Our Medi-Cup®
PLUS blisters (blue and green) provide up to 1-year beyond-use dating, whereas our traditional ones (clear and amber) still maintain your meds for 6 months. Medi-Dose features 13 different styles of blisters, including deep and jumboones for large tablets or capsules and new OVAL and Mini blisters, designedfor saving space in medication bins. All labeling for the Medi-Dose system can be accomplished using the MILT®
Bar Coding Software.
Unit Dose Repackaging14
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
DISCPAC Self-Righting Luer Tip CapsAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Self-righting caps secureeasily to any size luer syringe. Available in 12 colors,packaged individually or in convenient packages of25 and 100. Latex-free, non-DEHP material withstands
freezing. Pack may be closed and stored in the hood for later use. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Drug Delivery Systems17
EPS®, INC.
TampAlerT® Liquid Unit Dose Packaging Systems®
Address: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966Email: [email protected] Web site: www.medidose.com
Product Description: EPS®, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest enhancements to its TampAlerT® liquid packaging line. TampAlerT is now available in larger sizes—60 mL, 100 mL and 120 mL (2-,
3- and 4-ounce capacities). These new larger sizes are ideal for larger volumes of unit-dose medications, controlled substances as well as outpatient and after-hours dispensing. The caps are available in either a regular screw cap or child-resistant styles. Tighten the cap on the bottle, when removed, a tamper-evident seal willadhere to the top of the bottles. All TampAlerT bottles (including the smaller 15- and 30-mL sizes) are stocked in either a natural polyethylene or in a white ultraviolet-inhibitant resin. No outside equipment or accessory heat seals are necessary to provide a tamper-evident seal. TampAlerT is tamper-evidencewith a twist of the wrist. All TampAlerT bottles can be labeledwith EPS’s LiquiDose Labels and MILT 3.0 Software.
Unit Dose Repackaging15
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
EXACTAMED Oral DispensersAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Market-leading oral-onlysyringes and accessories for oral liquid medication
fi lling and delivery. Unique tip design, grey plunger and blue printing provide clear differentiation from IV syringes. Complete range of dispensers—from0.5 to 60 mL—with precise deliveries as low as 0.01 mL. Also available: specialty dispensers for enteral, vaginal and topical medications. Availableon GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Drug Delivery Systems18
Pharmacy Waste Systems
Medication Management Systems
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Tamper-Evident Luer Lock Tip Caps, Order 64010 or 64110Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Latex-free and non-DEHPthree-part cap requires the user to break off the outer sleeve to dispensemedication. A red ring remains, indicating the outer sleeve has been tampered with. Sold in sterile packs of 10 for convenient use. Available on GPO contracts.Rx Only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Drug Delivery Systems20
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
EXACTAMIX Compounder EVA ContainersAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: High bag clarity for ease of visualinspection, attached bag clamp for convenient closure, covered addition port to keep the area protected until used. New lay-fl at tube material helps minimize the risk of particulate in the bag. EVA construction provides cleaner disposal for incineration. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Drug Delivery Systems19
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
SUPOR® Syringe FiltersAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Sterile syringe fi lters help providequality control during sterile drug preparation. Double-luer design for secure attachment. Rapid fi ltration and high
throughput, with low protein binding and broad drug compatibility. Allows for fast, effective fi ltration. Available on GPO contracts. Manufactured by Pall Corporation for Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Dispensing Pins/Venting Systems21
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
TWOFER NeedlesAddress: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400,Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292Email: [email protected] site: www.baxter.com
Product Description: Dual-purpose luer-lock needles for vented and non-vented vial additions and withdrawals. Huber point minimizes the risk of coring. Perform reconstitution and fl uid transfer applications without changing needle. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.
Dispensing Pins/Venting Systems22
EPS®, INC.
High Alert and Line Tracing LabelsAddress: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966Email: [email protected] site: www.medidose.com
Product Description: Confusion of IV lines can have catastrophic results. Standards organizations have long recommended labeling and reconciling IV lines, but facilities have struggled with implementing workable systems. Medi-Dose/EPS Line Tracing Labels help pharmacy and nursing overcome this challenge, enabling
line traces for all IV and catheter lines.
IV Protective Devices23
IV Devices
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Simple to Use–No Extensive Training Needed1 and 2-dimensional barcoding–includingNDC, Lot Numbers and Expiration DatingTall Man Lettering and DynamicFormatting OptionsPackaging Logs and Error Reporting6-month and 1-year Beyond-Use DatingUV and Moisture ResistanceTamper-Evidence4 Sizes of Blisters to accommodatevirtually all medsNo machinery or Space RequirementsInexpensive
Since 1971, hospital and community pharmacies around theworld have relied on the proven Medi-Dose® system for the quick,simple and inexpensive method to manually package solid oralunit dose.
Medi-Dose provides Tamper-Evidence as well as UV &Moisture Resistance for One-Year beyond-use dating.
Our MILT® software maintains packaging logs and lets youdesign and print your Lid-Label® Covers...In Color! With TallMan Lettering! In Bold! With optional Bar Codes! Directlyfrom your own computer and printer!
Medi-Dose works well in any pharmacy operation and can beused with all classifications of drugs (chemo meds, compoundeddrugs, controlled substances, etc.) And it’s affordably priced for allpharmacy budgets. For the best in manual unit dose packaging,check out Medi-Dose!
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