New & Noteworthy

December 2018

Smart Pump with Integrated Library

The Spectrum IQ Infusion System with Dose IQ Safety Software is designed specifically for bi-directional EMR integration and builds upon Baxter’s... Read more

Drug Information Software

IBM Micromedex with Watson adds the power of artificial intelligence to the company’s clinical decision support tool designed to transform how clinicians... Read more

Wall-Mounted Sink

Just Manufacturing introduces a wall-mounted handwash sink with an AutoFlow 100° swing-down eyewash for hospital pharmacies, inpatient treatment centers,... Read more

Customizable Opioid Blister Pack

Keystone Folding Box has developed a modified, customizable version of its Ecosite-RX prescription blister package to address the opioid epidemic. In an... Read more

Technician Training Program

RxTOOLKIT eLEARNING has partnered with TRC Healthcare (authors of Pharmacist’s Letter and Pharmacy Technician’s Letter) in advancement of TRC’s... Read more

Unit Dose HIV Treatment

Atazanavir 300 mg in 30 unit dose capsules is newly available from American Health Packaging (AHP). As AHP supports pharmacy and health systems operations... Read more

IV Workflow System and CSTD

ICU Medical announces the new Diana Compounding Workflow System (CWS) with the Diana Transfer ChemoLock Set, a sterile, single-use closed system drug-transfer... Read more

Diversion Prevention Software

Kit Check’s Individual Risk Identification Score (IRIS) tool, part of the Bluesight for Controlled Substances platform, analyzes clinician behavior... Read more

Cleanroom Cleaner

HD spills can be safely handled with Acute Care’s Pharma-Surface Guard, a two-step process designed to clean spills without causing oxidation on... Read more

Prescription Accuracy Program

QS/1 is participating in the Surescripts Early Adopter program for the new National Council for Prescription Drug Program’s (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard... Read more

November 2018

Partnership for Pain Management

Partnership for Pain Management Leiters has announced a partnership with Avanos Medical, a manufacturer of medical devices, to achieve a preferred provider... Read more

Pharmacy Safes

Pharmacy Safes RxShelving has partnered with FireKing to offer a complete line of pharmacy safes featuring secure storage. The safes enable controlled... Read more

Ductless Fume Hood

Ductless Fume Hood The 30” wide Ductless Fume Hood from Sentry Air Systems combines powerful negative airflow with a sturdy and compact enclosure... Read more

Twist-Style Pill Crusher

Twist-Style Pill Crusher MAXGRIND from Maxpert Medical is a twist-style pill crusher that features a crushing and grinding operation. Performing with... Read more

CSTD Conforms to NIOSH Protocol

CSTD Conforms to NIOSH Protocol A recent study conducted by the University of North Carolina evaluated six CSTD systems on the market, using isopropyl... Read more

On-Site Sterile Compounding Evaluation

On-Site Sterile Compounding Evaluation The Joint Commission has enhanced its on-site evaluation of sterile medication compounding in hospitals, critical... Read more

Nitrile Exam Gloves

Nitrile Exam Gloves Halyard’s Pink Underguard Nitrile Exam Gloves are the latest addition to the Halyard Chemo Gear portfolio of products designed... Read more

Butalbital Acetaminophen Capsule

Butalbital Acetaminophen Capsule Mayne Pharma Group announces the launch of the butalbital acetaminophen (APAP) capsule 50 mg/300 mg in the United States.... Read more

Tabletop Pump

Tabletop Pump FP Developments introduces the new model LP Pump, designed for simplicity and functionality in either precision dose or volume transfer.... Read more

Pharmacy Wipers

Pharmacy Wipers Pharma-Sat Canister wipers are non-sterile, non-woven, 45% polyester/55% cellulose blended wipers that are 6” x 8.5” and are... Read more

Manufacturing Expansion

Manufacturing Expansion QuVa Pharma has commenced manufacturing in newly completed Suites 4 and 5 at its facility in Bloomsbury, New Jersey, substantially... Read more

October 2018

Simplex AirLock

Modular Cleanroom Enclosures AirLock modular cleanroom enclosures from Simplex protect against airborne contaminants, dirt, and dust. Used to guard against... Read more

Credit Program

Pharma Logistics offers the Rapid Credit Program (RCP) for pharmaceutical reverse distribution. The RCP is a prefunded returns program for pharmacies that... Read more

Fluoxetine Oral Solution Liquid Unit Dose Cups

American Health Packaging introduces fluoxetine 20 mg/5 mL oral solution in unit dose cups, which are available in 50-count pack size. American Health... Read more

Webinar: USP <800> Strategies for Success

PP&P’s To The Point Webinar Series continues on Friday, October 19 at 1:00pm EST. This 20-minute webinar will share successful methods for complying... Read more

September 2018

Sterile Ophthalmic Packaging

To help practitioners control costs when preparing sterile solutions in adherence with USP <797> and other current guidelines, even when packaging... Read more

Metered Dose Applicator

Total Pharmacy’s UnoDose is a metered-dose applicator that doubles as a mixing container. Designed to help pharmacies compound single prescriptions... Read more

Data Logger Recall

Vaisala has issued a product recall for older models of the Veriteq compact lithium battery-powered data loggers (Veriteq was purchased by Vaisala in 2010).... Read more

CSPT Certification

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board grants compounded sterile preparation technician (CSPT) status. PTCB-certified pharmacy technicians (CPhTs)... Read more

Fluid Transfer Pump Tube Set

ACTAPPS-001 from Acute Care Pharmaceuticals is a sterile, single-lead pharmacy fluid transfer pump tube set that features a silicone pump insert and universal... Read more

Temperature Monitoring Sensors

SensoScientific introduces its line of OTA monitoring sensors for temperature, humidity, pressure, CO2, light, water presence, and more. The OTA WiFi sensors... Read more

Phentolamine Mesylate for Injection, USP

Precision Dose announces the recent FDA approval of its phentolamine mesylate for injection, USP 5 mg/vial for IM or IV use. Single vials and packs of... Read more

Webinar: USP <800> Strategies for Success

PP&P’s To The Point Webinar Series continues on Friday, September 21 at 1:00pm EST. This 20-minute webinar will share successful methods for... Read more

Sublingual Film to Treat Opioid Dependence

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories have received final approval from the US FDA and is launching buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film, 2 mg/0.5 mg, 4... Read more

Unit Dose Repackaging

Safecor Health offers the service of repackaging bulk chlorhexidine into unit dose. When users purchase bulk chlorhexidine through their wholesaler on... Read more

Shortage Management Functionality

Kit Check has added drug shortage management functionality to its RFID medication tracking solution. The newly enhanced Tray Master features, such as flexible... Read more

July 2018

Webinar: USP <800> Strategies for Success

PP&P’s To The Point Webinar Series continues on September 21 at 1:00pm EST. This 20-minute webinar will share successful methods for complying... Read more

Compounding Support Program

Total Pharmacy Supply announces Total Support, a free resource designed to answer questions about compounding and formulation. Available services include... Read more

Education Center Celebrates First Anniversary

Spectrum Pharmacy Products announces the first-year anniversary of its compounding education center, Spectrum Pharmacy Institute (SPI), located in New... Read more

Drug Disposal Envelopes

Sharps Compliance TakeAway DEA-compliant envelopes employ disposal by incineration, which is considered the best available method for the complete destruction... Read more

Empty IV Mixing Container Product Line

Douglas Medical Products introduces the EcoFLX Empty IV Mixing Containers, clear and flexible containers that are available in both PVC-free and EVA materials,... Read more

Automated Dispensing System With Refrigeration

BD and Helmer Scientific announce their collaboration to introduce a medical-grade refrigerated solution that integrates with an automated dispensing system.... Read more

Personalized Label Printing

GoHCLabels, the online pharmacy drug labeling division of Health Care Logistics, Inc (HCL), announces its partnership with Euclid Medical Products. Through... Read more

Surface Disinfectants

Acute Care Pharmaceuticals offers Pharma-Hol, validated sterile 70/30 IPA/USP WFI, and Pharma-D Surface Disinfectant, a validated sterile quaternary ammonium... Read more

Scanning Station

Kit Check introduces a new low-profile scanning station that is smaller than previous models. The station incorporates the same features and scanning speed... Read more

Partnership to Eliminate Medication Errors

ARxIUM has partnered with the Emily Jerry Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing medication accuracy, improving pharmacy training,... Read more

June 2018

Webinar: USP <800> Strategies for Success

PP&P’s To The Point Webinar Series continues on September 21st at 1:00pm EST. This 20-minute webinar will share successful methods for complying... Read more

Sterile Alcohol

ISO-MED’s sterile 70% isopropanol solution contains 70% USP-grade isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) and 30% water for injection (WFI) (by volume).... Read more

RFID Label and Tag Printer

Primera Technology introduces the RX500 Color RFID Label & Tag Printer, a color, desktop RFID label and tag printer that is fully integrated. It utilizes... Read more

New Facility

Contec has announced the purchase of a 362,774 square foot distribution center in Spartanburg County in South Carolina. Half of the building will be used... Read more

Bar Coded Liquid Unit Dose Cups

In addition to its bar coded line of unit dose (UD) oral solid products, American Health Packaging (AHP) now delivers bar coded UD liquid cups that offer... Read more

Controlled Substance Repackaging Service

Safecor Health repackages most C-II and C-III through V controlled substances into unit dose, reducing the challenge of repackaging in-house. The process... Read more

New Biomanufacturing Plant

Amgen announces an expansion plan in Rhode Island, with a new $160-million next-generation biomanufacturing plant. The facility will be built on the current... Read more

Shortage Update

Baxter Healthcare Corporation reports that all of its Puerto Rico manufacturing facilities are operating at pre-hurricane production levels. Significant... Read more

Auxiliary Labels for Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

To help pharmacists comply with the recommendations of ISMP and other authorities, Medi-Dose has created a series of neuromuscular blocking agent warning... Read more

Generic Vigabatrin Oral Solution USP

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched vigabatrin for oral solution USP, a generic equivalent for Sabril. This is the second generic vigabatrin product currently... Read more

Secure Scanner

Epson’s DS-780N offers robust features for network security and document management in the clinical setting. The DS-780N allows for streamlined processes... Read more

May 2018

Cyber-Security Partnership Program

BD has established its Product Security Partnership program that emphasizes collaboration across the health care industry to enhance cyber-security of... Read more

Pharmacy Video Series

IntelliGuard announces “The Future of Hospital Pharmacy,” a 10-episode video series beginning on May 1, 2018, with additional episodes being... Read more

Personal Protective Equipment

Acute Care Pharmaceuticals offers products to help ensure compliance with USP <800> and maintain a safe and efficient workplace for all staff. Acute... Read more

Outpatient Pharmacy Pop-Out Rooms

Uniweb introduces Consultation/Immunization Pop-Out Rooms. Providing convenience and ease of use, the portable, flexible ADA-compliant rooms can be installed... Read more

Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories features the launch of the palonosetron hydrochloride injection, 0.25 mg (base)/5 mL, a therapeutic equivalent generic version... Read more

Secure Scanner

Epson’s DS-780N offers robust features for network security and document management in the clinical setting. The DS-780N allows for streamlined processes... Read more

Erythromycin Tablets

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received FDA approval for erythromycin tablets USP, in 250 mg and 500 mg strengths. The product is a therapeutic equivalent... Read more

April 2018

HD Surface Contamination Monitoring

The BD HD Check system is a hazardous drug (HD) surface contamination monitoring system that delivers results in less than 10 minutes. The system simplifies... Read more

340B Software

The Verity 340B Software Solution is a comprehensive 340B program management service, which allows hospitals, IDNs, and their retail pharmacies to quickly... Read more

Mop Covers

Acute Care Pharmaceuticals offers a variety of disposable mop covers for compliance with USP <797>, which states that the cleanroom must have a designated... Read more

CSTD with Locking Syringe Adaptor

The OnGuard closed system transfer device (CSTD), manufactured by TEVA and distributed by B. Braun Medical, now offers a locking syringe adaptor for IV... Read more

Critical Airflow Visualization Studies

Performance Validation provides critical airflow visualizations (ie, smoke studies), which are used to demonstrate proper airflow to protect product sterility.... Read more

Aseptic Isolators

Patent-pending XLTC isolators from Aseptic Enclosures help create an aseptic environment, improving aseptic compounding while reducing costs. The XLTC... Read more

Response to Market Shortages

As an emerging leader in 503B compounding outsourcing, QuVa Pharma has responded to market demands with increased capability and capacity. Its cGMP ability... Read more

Oseltamivir Phosphate (Tamiflu) Liquid Dosage Form

Amneal Pharmaceuticals launches oseltamivir phosphate for oral suspension, an AB-rated therapeutic equivalent for Tamiflu, in a 6 mg/mL strength. The powder-finished... Read more

Addressing the Opioid Shortage

The Medication on Demand (MOD) wireless, oral PCA system from Avancen MOD Corporation addresses the parenteral opioid shortage with equally effective,... Read more

March 2018

Multi-Purpose Blisters

With Medi-Dose’s new Multi-Purpose Blisters (MPBs), users can easily package, label, and secure even more sizes and types of medications. Large medication,... Read more

Combating the Opioid Epidemic

Cardinal Health announces its Opioid Action Program, to help communities across Appalachia combat the opioid epidemic. The pilot program delivers front-line... Read more

Hands-Free Bar Code Scanning

The SLS-WAVE from Codonics increases the accuracy of NDC data to improve charge capture, decrease inventory discrepancies, and improve safety. Used in... Read more

Surface Disinfectant

Pharma-D is an EPA-registered, validated sterile,cleaner/disinfectant/virucide/fungicide/bactericide available in 16-oz spray bottles that are ready to... Read more

Wireless Temperature Monitoring

Performance Validation provides the resources and experience to qualify any controlled temperature facility, cold room, refrigerator, or freezer. With... Read more

Budesonide Capsules

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched 3 mg budesonide capsules, a generic equivalent to Entocort EC. Budesonide capsules are now shipping to wholesalers,... Read more

USP Training Webinars

Technical Safety Services (TSS) announces a series of USP <797> and USP <800> Guide to Compliance webinars. Andrew King leads the discussion... Read more

White Paper to Improve Pharmacy Operations

Vizient has published a white paper that can be used to improve operations and elevate the role of pharmacy. Entitled “Maximizing Pharmacy Performance:... Read more

Temperature Monitoring With Calibration Check

VersaTrak Automatic Node Calibration (ANC) offers a built-in calibration that can automatically perform a weekly, 4-point, temperature calibration check... Read more

Operations Software

ARxIUM announces new features to RxWorks Pro, an integrated software platform that automates and manages health-system pharmacy operations. It now includes... Read more

Medication Management System

The BD HealthSight platform for enterprise medication management aims to close gaps and create seamless visibility across BD medication management solutions,... Read more

App Identifies Hazardous Drugs

The <800> HazRx Mobile App from USP is a tool that combines information from NIOSH, RxNorm, and USP General Chapter <800> to identify hazardous... Read more

February 2018

Mobile Cleanroom

Mobile cleanroom modules from Aseptic Enclosures can be built to meet an organization’s specific ISO classification, pressure, and venting requirements.... Read more

Consulting for Compounding Pharmacies

Spectrum Pharmacy Products introduces Pharmacy Consulting Services to help compounding pharmacies improve operations and achieve better patient outcomes.... Read more

Shoe Covers with Hands-Free Application and Removal

BootieButler’s shoe covers meet USP <800> guidelines and can help create a cleaner, safer, more efficient workplace for those working with... Read more

Closed System Drug-Transfer Device

Baxter announces the US launch of the Arisure CSTD, which aims to prevent contaminants from entering the IV medication delivery system and hazardous substances... Read more

BUD Study Results for Anesthesia Kit

Fagron, Inc announces 90 day beyond-use-dating (BUD) study results for the LETS GEL KIT, a rapid topical anesthesia convenience pack, when stored in Fagron... Read more

Drug Verification System

PharmID Verify provides a verification solution for the pharmacy cleanroom to identify drug composition and concentration in seconds. Utilizing Raman Spectroscopy,... Read more

Bar Coding Software

The RxScan T3 Repository offers a compliance solution for meeting DSCSA Title II regulations. A web-based solution, it automatically and electronically... Read more

Medication Software

Medi-Span from Wolters Kluwer Health offers drug information in a variety of formats, including clinical decision support and disease suite modules, application... Read more

Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched doxycycline hyclate tablets USP, the company’s AB-rated therapeutic equivalent for Acticlate, in 75 mg and 150... Read more

Cleanroom Wipers

Acute Care Pharmaceuticals offers Pharma-Wipe low-endotoxin wipers, which are USP <797>-compatible and are available in dry and pre-saturated, sterile,... Read more

Bar Code Reader

Codonics introduces the SLS-WAVE, which can increase the accuracy of NDC data to improve charge capture, decrease inventory discrepancies, and improve... Read more

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