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December 2024Recent Articles
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While nursing’s use of CSTDs for medication administration has historically lagged behind pharmacy’s adoption of these systems for medication preparation, we are pleased to see the gap is beginning to close.
On the nursing units, ICU Medical, Equashield, BD, and B. Braun are the leading vendors... Read more
Automated medication tracking system adoptions enjoy steady growth with new adopters also looking to expand their use. While these systems are more common in larger facilities, their smaller counterparts are not far behind. Offering reliability, improvements in inventory management, and reporting capabilities, this automation delivers a significant return on investment.
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Having a robust, flexible repackaging operation is crucial to addressing fluctuating unit dose medication availability. As purchasing medications in bar coded unit dose became increasingly difficult this year, more drugs were sent to units without bar codes. To pharmacy’s advantage, a wide array of well-rated packaging vendors offer medication packaging solutions to solve this ongoing dilemma.
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Automating medication tray management can increase operational efficiencies and product visibility, simultaneously providing benefits such as accuracy guarantees and time savings for staff. These efforts advance patient safety and drive the purchasing growth of this technology, with nearly half of all users planning to expand the use of their tray management system. Pharmacy’s commitment to their... Read more
Pharmacy’s widespread adoption of medical grade refrigeration storage is no doubt due to the many benefits offered by this equipment, including consistent temperatures as well as automated monitoring and alerting. Significant choice exists in this deep marketplace, ensuring a suitable option for the unique needs of every facility. High-quality refrigeration is a crucial step in protecting medications... Read more
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