Thermal Controlled Packaging
Minnesota Thermal Science (MTS) announces the release of a long-duration passive thermal shipper. Credo Series 4-2168 can safely transport chilled medical materials for seven days. It maintains thermal control in the 1˚ to 10˚C and 2˚ to 8˚C range. An affordable means to transport pharmaceuticals, blood, biologics, and reagents, Credo Series 4-2168 makes ground freight possible with no need for costly, refrigerated transport. Double packaging keeps the temperature regulated with Phase Change Material on all sides, and with the latest ISTA standards, the Credo Series can meet any chilled temperature-control challenge.

Minnesota Thermal Science, LLC visit www.mnthermalscience.com

Forms Generator and Management System                                                                                Meta, Inc announces the release of MetaCare IntelliDocs, an intelligent forms generator and management system. Using flexible, user-defined forms that are customized to meet a hospital’s needs, practices, and standards, IntelliDocs integrates with a facility’s main information system to eliminate redundant data entry and illegible, manually entered data that may have been collected incorrectly. With MetaCare IntelliDocs, once data is entered into a form, the system will not only search and retrieve historical records, but will also complete as much of the form based on historical data as possible. Completed forms become a permanent part of the patient’s EMR with access provided to patient care information from within the clinical record.

Meta, Inc visit www.metapharmacy.com

Temperature History Software
DeltaTRAK announces the introduction of their new software application, FlashPDF. This PC based application writes PDF files automatically from temperature data recorded using any of DeltaTRAK’s FlashLink CT data loggers. Connecting any FlashLink CT data logger to a computer with the FlashPDF application, via USB port, will result in the automatic creation and display of a locked PDF file. These files are also stored on that computer for archiving and are available for distribution using email or any other file delivery method. FlashPDF files provide statistical and graphed data and are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant.

DeltaTRAK, Inc visit www.deltatrak.com

Oral Dispensers
EPS announces their new Oral Dispensers, available in four sizes—1, 3, 5, and 10 ml—in either clear or ultraviolet-inhibitant amber. EPS’s Oral Dispensers contain an innovative one-piece plunger construction that eliminates rubber grommets and silicone coating, facilitating an easy sliding of the plunger through the barrel. The dispensers are completely latex-free and contain graduations in both milliliters and fractionated teaspoon measurements. The Oral Dispensers have a tip designed for oral and topical dispensing applications, which also prohibits acceptance of hypodermic needles. The low-capacity tip reservoir reduces residual content, ensuring maximum delivery of medication.

Medi-Dose, Inc / EPS, Inc visit www.medidose.com

340B Processing Software
Talyst announces its 340B processing and management software, AutoSplit. AutoSplit automatically monitors all pharmaceutical usage in a 340B-eligible healthcare organization to provide maximum return on qualified transactions. The software works simultaneously with multiple vendors, allows storage and access to as much historical data as needed, and its enhanced reporting features facilitate exporting data to an Excel spreadsheet.

Talyst, Inc visit www.talyst.com

Automated Dispensing and Verification System
Kirby Lester unveils its first fully automated technology: the KL30 automated dispensing and verification system. The KL30 is sized and priced for any hospital outpatient pharmacy that processes from 100 to 1,000 prescriptions per day and utilizes drug-specific cassettes to fully automate the hands-free dispensing of a pharmacy’s top 30 oral solid medications. All other medications can simply be poured into the funnel, automating the dispensing of 100% of all oral solids. The KL30 also automates the verification of all prescriptions, not just oral solids. Cassettes hold up to 650cc, and each cassette is encoded and shaped for specific medications to prevent dispensing errors.

Kirby Lester, LLC visit www.kirbylester.com

Wireless Temperature Monitoring Software
E-Control Systems announces its new FusionLive software for its wireless monitoring system. FusionLive features its own dashboard, which allows full-screen customization for central monitoring of critical temperature points. In addition to providing 24/7 temperature reporting and alarm notification if a cabinet is operating in a temperature danger zone, the executive summary report provided by FusionLive software allows for easy review of equipment downtime, reasons for downtime, and what corrective actions were implemented.

E-Control Systems, Inc visit www.econtrolsystems.com

340B Procurement and Replenishment
Through an alliance with Sentry Data Systems, Cardinal Health now offers Sentinel RCM (Revenue Cycle Manager) and Sentrex, 340B solutions delivered via a software-as-a-service model, which provides the benefits of commercially licensed, internally operated software without the associated complexity and high initial cost. Sentinel RCM automates pharmaceutical procurement and replenishment for 340B, wholesale acquisition, and group purchasing organization contracts. It also tracks drug purchases, dispensations, and billing across all hospital departments. Sentrex provides all the functionality of Sentinel RCM, while also enabling disproportionate share hospitals to extend 340B drug discounts to patients through outpatient pharmacies.

Cardinal Health visit www.cardinal.com

Pen Needle                                                                                                                                BD Medical—Diabetes Care announces the launch of the 5mm and 8mm BD AutoShield Pen Needle. The new needle sizes appeal to the growing demand for greater choice in pen needles in hospital settings. BD AutoShield Pen Needles help reduce needlestick injuries, fit all insulin pens and dosers available in US hospitals, can be used for subcutaneous injections of other drugs delivered in pens, and reduce pressure on skin with broad shield diameter.

BD Medical visit www.bd.com

Deficit Reduction Act Tool
Sentry introduces the DRA Tool, a claims scrubbing and compliance module for their hospital pharmacy platform, Sentinel RCM (Revenue Cycle Management). The DRA Tool helps hospitals automatically and correctly place NDCs on claims in order to comply with the new requirements of the Deficit Reduction Act.

Sentry Data Systems, Inc visit www.sentryds.com

Safe Handling Awareness Month CE Webcast
Official sponsor of National Safe Handling Awareness Month, Carmel Pharma announces a complimentary, nationwide CE webcast to assist in raising awareness of the occupational risks associated with handling hazardous drugs and educate healthcare providers on the US guidelines and safety measures that may be taken to prevent hazardous drug exposure. The webcast will take place on Monday, April 20th from 1:00-2:00pm EST. The event will be followed by a live “Ask the Experts” session featuring industry thought leaders.

Carmel Pharma, Inc visit www.carmelpharmausa.com/aware5

Point-of-Sale Software
Emporos Systems’ point-of-sale (POS) software has been certified by the Special Interest Group for IIAS Standards (SIGIS) and is ready to help pharmacies with the transition to accept Flex Spending Account (FSA) cards. Emporos Systems’ POS solution will enable pharmacies to become IIAS certified in order to meet new IRS regulations that go into effect July 1, 2009. This new Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS) requirement allows MerchantSoft POS systems to identify qualified health products that are eligible for purchase using FSA cards, eliminating the need for FSA cardholders to manually file paperwork and receipts to their benefit administrator.

Emporos Systems Corporation visit www.emporos.net

Antimicrobial Cordless Hand Scanner
Socket Mobile announces new antimicrobial versions of its Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7. The new Socket Bluetooth CHS 7NRx and 7XRx plastics are made with antimicrobial materials and come in linear 1D and CMOS 2D imager versions, respectively. The antimicrobial coating provides an extra layer of protection to the device against the multiplication and spread of potentially harmful bacteria and microbes. Combined with long-range Bluetooth capabilities, extended battery life, and rugged, lightweight design, the antimicrobial versions of the CHS Rx are a cost effective solution for automated data management in a healthcare setting.

Socket Mobile, Inc visit www.socketmobile.com