The value of properly monitoring temperature-sensitive drugs cannot be understated. Temperature monitoring ensures that the conditions necessary to maintain the integrity of a drug, as indicated by the manufacturer, are being perpetually enabled. Administering tainted or degraded medications to patients can introduce myriad adverse effects or simply deny the full intended benefit of the drug. In addition to patient safety concerns, the protection of your investment also must be considered, as the cost of certain medications, including vaccines and investigational drugs, can be significant.

Automating temperature monitoring can significantly improve a process that is often mismanaged due to the substantial time and resource commitments necessary to complete what is essentially a menial task. In addition, it can help ensure compliance with strict regulatory specifications for temperature maintenance. With this in mind, it is more important than ever to equip your facility with the most up-to-date and appropriate temperature monitoring system. To this end, Pharmacy Purchasing & Products brings you the following resource guide to provide effortless access to the companies providing the necessary systems and services for all your temperature monitoring needs.

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Temperature Monitoring Systems

Aegis Scientific
PO Box 16378
Philadelphia, PA 19114
800-796-2344
www.aegisfridge.com

AeroScout, Inc
1300 Island Dr, Suite 202
Redwood City, CA 94065
650-596-2994
www.aeroscout.com

CenTrak, Inc
207 Penns Trl
Newtown, PA 18940
215-860-2928
www.centrak.com

CIMTechniques, Inc
1215 Prince St
Beaufort, SC 29902
843-521-9897
www.cimtechniques.com

Coldchain Technology Services
20475 Highway 46 W, Suite 180/PMB 147
Spring Branch, TX 78070
888-687-2553
www.coldchain-tech.com

Comark_Instruments
PO Box 500
Bldg 50-209
Beaverton, OR 97077
800-555-6658
www.comarkusa.com

Compliance Control, Inc
1595 Cabin Branch Dr
Landover, MD 20785
800-810-4000
www.tempgenius.com

Computer Aided Solutions
8588 Mayfield Rd, Suite One
Chesterland, OH 44026
800-956-4437
www.dataloggerinc.com

CompX Security Products
715 Center St
Grayslake, IL 60030
847-752-2500
www.compxelock.com

Cooper-Atkins Corporation
33 Reeds Gap Rd
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-347-2256
www.cooper-atkins.com

DeltaTRAK
PO Box 398
Pleasanton, CA 95466
925-249-2250
www.deltatrak.com

Dickson
930 S Westwood Ave
Addison, IL 60101
800-323-2448
www.dicksondata.com

DocuTemp, Inc
19 Crosby Dr, Suite 30
Bedford, MA 01730
781-276-9000
www.docutemp.com

Elpro Services, Inc
PO Box 450
210 Millcreek Rd
Marietta, OH 45750
740-568-9900
www.elpro.us/home.html

FreshLoc Technologies, Inc
15443 Knoll Trl, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75248
972-759-0111
www.freshloc.com

Isensix
8555 Aero Dr, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92123
866-634-2767
www.isensix.com

Mogul Wireless
866-776-6485
www.mogulwireless.com

Rees Scientific
1007 Whitehead Rd Ext
Trenton, NJ 08638
609-530-1055
www.reesscientific.com

SensoTech Inc
130 W Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93065
800-279-3101
www.sensotechnologies.com

Veriteq, A Vaisala Company
13775 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 100
Richmond, BC V6V 2V4
Canada
800-683-8374
www.veriteq.com

VERACITY GROUP
PO Box 498242
Cincinnati, OH 45249
888-369-3601
www.veracitygroupinc.com
VersaTrak: The Ultimate in Wireless Monitoring Technology for HealthcareVersaTrak wireless systems lead the field in flexible, compatible, versatile, powerful technology for monitoring in healthcare facilities. Plus, NIST re-certification (patent pending) is built in requiring only a few mouse clicks: a major savings of time and dollars.

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Temperature Monitoring for Transport

Coldchain Technology Services
20475 Highway 46 W, Suite 180/PMB 147
Spring Branch, TX 78070
888-687-2553
www.coldchain-tech.com

DeltaTRAK
PO Box 398
Pleasanton, CA 95466
925-249-2250
www.deltatrak.com

Entropy Solutions, Inc
9827 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55344
952-941-0306
www.entropysolutionsinc.com

FreshLoc Technologies, Inc
15443 Knoll Trl, Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75248
972-759-0111
www.freshloc.com

Marathon Products, Inc
627 McCormick St
San Leandro, CA 94577
800-858-6872 x607
www.marathonproducts.com

Minnesota Thermal Science, LLC
3020 Niagara Ln
Plymouth, MN 55447
763-412-4800
www.credothermal.com/Index.aspx

Sensitech
800 Cummings Ctr, Suite 258X
Beverly, MA 01915
978-927-7033
www.sensitech.com

Veriteq, A Vaisala Company
13775 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 100
Richmond, BC V6V 2V4
Canada
800-683-8374
www.veriteq.com

VERACITY GROUP
PO Box 498242
Cincinnati, OH 45249
888-369-3601
www.veracitygroupinc.com

VersaTrak: The Ultimate in Wireless Monitoring Technology for Healthcare VersaTrak wireless systems lead the field in flexible, compatible, versatile, powerful technology for
monitoring in healthcare facilities. Plus, NIST re-certification (patent pending) is built in requiring only a few mouse clicks: a major savings of time and dollars.

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Refrigerators/Freezers

Aegis Scientific
PO Box 16378
Philadelphia, PA 19114
800-796-2344

The Baker Company
PO Drawer E
161 Gatehouse Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
800-992-2537
www.bakerco.com

Continental Scientific
539 Dunksferry Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
800-523-7138
www.continentalscientific.com

Follett Corporation
801 Church Ln
Easton, PA 18040
800-523-9361
www.follettice.com

GemScientific
7340 Milnor St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
877-436-7374
www.gemref.com

Helmer, Inc
14395 Bergen Blvd
Nobleville, IN 46060
800-743-5637
www.helmerinc.com

Talyst
13555 SE 36th St
Suite 150
Bellevue, WA 98006
425-289-5400
www.talyst.com

AutoCoolprovides secure storage and automated dispensing for your valuable
refrigerated medications. It's flexible, scalable, and can be installed in remote locations.

• Pharmacy-grade refrigeration with password-protected access
• Supports bar code confirmation of all stocking, picking, and dispensing
• Enables perpetual inventory management
• Multiple units can be daisy-chained to automate all or just a portion of your refrigerated items
• As part of AutoPharm3, can synchronize all fulfillment activities with AutoCarousel and AutoPack

Please call 877.4.TALYST or visit www.talyst.com

Veracity Group Inc
PO Box 498242
Cincinnati, OH 45249
888-369-3601
www.veracitygroupinc.com

VersaFridge: A Quantum-Leap Advance in Medical-Grade Refrigerators, Freezers
A new, powerful slide-in-slide-out replaceable modular power pack renders fixed compressor units obsolete. VersaFridge consumes 25% of the energy used by competitive brands, features a 5-year warranty on the compressor module, lifetime on the cabinet, and offers 40% more interior space. Visit www.veracitygroupinc.com for brochures.

Nor-Lake, Inc
727 Second St
Hudson, WI 54016
800-477-5253
www.norlake.com

Sanyo North America
1300 Michael Dr, Suite A
Wood Dale, IL 60191
800-858-8442
www.us.sanyo.com/biomedical

Swisslog
10825 East 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
800-525-1841
www.swisslog.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific
275 Aiken Rd
Asheville, NC 28804-8740
781-622-1000
www.thermo.com

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Tips for Selecting a Wireless Temperature Monitoring System

By Michael E. McGregory, PharmD, MBA
Pharmacy Manager
Clarian Health/Methodist Hospital

Given that there are so many wireless temperature monitoring (WTM) system options to choose from, going into the selection process with a solid idea of what you are looking for in a system will help streamline the process substantially. Here are a few points to consider when it comes time to select a system for your facility.

• Make sure that the system has customizable alert features. Alerts tell you when and where something is wrong, so you do not have to go looking for the problem. The temperature alerts in your system should be fully customizable to accommodate your facility's needs and offer several notification options, such as e-mail, text messages,
• or computer pop-ups. Regardless of the delivery mechanism, you must be able to easily document and report the actions taken to address the alert via the system's software.
• The system should have the capability to inform you if the probe transmitter, repeater, or receiver is not functioning properly or if it needs repair. At minimum, any battery-operated devices, such as the temperature transmitter or backup batteries in the repeater or receiver, should report a low-battery charge. Also, if temperature data is not being received and recorded, you should be able to quickly identify the truant transmitters. If you plan on deploying your system in locations without emergency power or in off-site clinics, you may require a system with "buffering" capabilities that allow the battery-operated devices to store data in the event of a power outage or network downtime.
• Find out what type of temperature probes or other sensors are available with the system. Air probes are often the least expensive option, but a submersible probe (i.e., a probe submersed in glycol), which is less susceptible to temperature fluctuations during med passes, may be more appropriate for high-use refrigerators. Also, special probes may be needed for refrigerators that store investigational drugs or products that require extremely cold temperatures. Many vendors offer solutions for monitoring pressure, humidity, and room temperature, which can have applications for meeting regulatory requirements for IV cleanrooms, compounding areas, and more.
• Check with your biomedical engineering, facilities, and IT departments to make sure the system you are considering is suitable for your environment; the signal will not interfere or be interfered with by other systems, such as telemetry or cellular phones; and the software and network requirements are compatible with your current systems. Addressing these concerns up front will narrow your vendor options and facilitate a smooth installation.