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2011/2012
CATEGORIES
Pharmacy Automation ............................................ Pages 2-3
Information Systems ................................................ Page 3
Medication Management Systems ................. Page 4
Pharmacy Waste Systems ................................... Page 4
IV Devices ....................................................................... Pages 4, 7
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TALyST
AutoPackAddress: 11100 NE 8th St, Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004Phone: 425-289-5400 Fax: 425-289-5401Email: [email protected] Web Site: talyst.com
Product Description: Offers accessible, fully-automated packaging for oral solid medications, ensuring all oral solid medications are unit dose and bar coded for patients’ bedsides. It is scalable, reliable and includes workflow management features that can help improve the efficiency of pharmacy operations.
Bar-Code Packaging1
BAxA CorPorATIoN
ExactaMix™ 1200 CompounderAddress: 9540 S. Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 800-567-BAXA (2292) Fax: 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: Product Cost: Varies by contract; call for pricing. Product Specifications:
Bar-code verification, 12-ingredient ports, closed system with no sterility breaks, accurate delivery with secondary check, easy setup, high-speed delivery, electronic V-site for high-use ingredients and lockout for incompatible ingredients as well as air occlusion detection. Disposables available on group purchasing organization contracts.
IV Automated Devices4
TALyST
AutoLabelAddress: 11100 NE 8th St, Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004Phone: 425-289-5400 Fax: 425-289-5401Email: [email protected] Web Site: talyst.com
Product Description: Allows bar-code labeling of virtually 100% of your formulary. It uses a special, patent-pending transfer label to ensure your medications have a scan-ready bar code and a human-readable label.
Bar-Coding Systems2
BAxA CorPorATIoN
ExactaMix® 2400 Compounder (EM2400)Address: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: The EM2400 streamlines multisource mixing applications, improving productivity and reducing labor costs. It features bar-code
verification, 24-ingredient ports, a closed system with no sterility breaks, accurate delivery with a secondary check, easy setup, high-speed delivery, air occlusion detection as well as an electronic Y-site for high-use ingredients and lockout for incompatible ingredients. Disposables are available on group purchasing organization contracts.
IV Automated Devices5
MCKESSoN AUToMATIoN
AcuDose-Rx®
Address: 500 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066Phone: 800-594-9145 Fax: 724-741-8350Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.mckesson.com/automationsolutions
Product Description: McKesson’s AcuDose-Rx® medication dispensing cabinet gives nurses ready access to the medications they need, but pharmacy maintains oversight. The exclusive RightStockTM system optimizes inventory based on
daily usage, virtually putting an end to stock outs. And Acudose-Rx cabinets are designed, built and supported in the USA, with durable, jam-resistant drawers.
Decentralized Ward-Based Cabinets3
BAxA CorPorATIoN
IntelliFill® i.v.Address: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: With IntelliFill® I.V., each dose is individually labeled, bar coded, scanned and matched to order. It captures source images for review and verification. IntelliFill™ I.V. also provides high-speed automation and on-demand reconstitution and filling. It saves significant costs in medication acquisition.
IV Automated Devices6
Pharmacy Automation
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BAxA CorPorATIoN
RapidFill™ Automated Syringe FillerAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: The RapidFill™ Automated Syringe Filler reduces costs from premade syringes. RapidFill automates filling, capping, labeling and bar coding of sterile batch syringes—800/hour. It is designed to fit in the hood, and colored labels are available. Disposables are available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com/rapidfill for more information.
IV Automated Devices
BAxA CorPorATIoN
DoseEdge® Pharmacy Workflow ManagerAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: DoseEdge® Pharmacy Workflow Manager is the first and only completely integrated system for managing IV and oral dose preparation. DoseEdge provides real-time status of incoming and in-process doses, bar-code drug verification, dose tracking and automatic dose calculation. It offers a best-practices approach for pharmacy workflow and remote inspection of pharmacy preparation
steps. Also available: DoseEdge® TPN for managing the parenteral nutrition compounding process, including manual additions. Visit www.baxa.com/doseedge for more information.
Dose Management System10
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TALyST
AutoCarousel / AutoCarousel HDAddress: 11100 NE 8th St, Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004Phone: 425-289-5400 Fax: 425-289-5401Email: [email protected] Web Site: talyst.com
Product Description: Provides maximum medication storage in an organized, accessible and compact footprint. Its vertical design provides secure,
automated storage and accurate retrieval. AutoCarousel decreases required storage space by 30% to 50% and enables customers to easily store, track and access medications.
Other Pharmacy Automation8
TALyST
AutoPharm EnterpriseAddress: 11100 NE 8th St, Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004Phone: 425-289-5400 Fax: 425-289-5401Email: [email protected] Web Site: talyst.com
Product Description: A powerful software platform designed to deliver improved patient safety through better medication inventory control and workflow management.
AutoPharm Enterprise has multi-facility capabilities, batch dispensing, managing code (crash) carts and improved order routing. It works throughout health care systems to automate medication ordering, receiving, stocking, picking, bar coding and return processes.
Productivity Software11
TALyST
AutoCoolAddress: 11100 NE 8th St, Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004Phone: 425-289-5400 Fax: 425-289-5401E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: talyst.com
Product Description: Delivers access-controlled refrigerated storage and automated dispensing for valuable refrigerated medications. It’s flexible, scalable and can be installed in remote locations. It provides pharmacy-grade refrigeration with password-protected access and enables perpetual inventory management with par levels and order preparation.
Other Pharmacy Automation9
TALyST
AutoSplit 340BAddress: 11100 NE 8th St, Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004Phone: 425-289-5400 Fax: 425-289-5401E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: talyst.com
Product Description: AutoSplit® 340B is the industry leader in 340B purchase order splitting. The automated system provides full audit trails for all eligible 340B
dispenses and splits. AutoSplit is easy to implement and maximizes 340B savings while reducing program administration hours. It works with multiple wholesalers and has exportable reports to help maintain regulatory compliance.
Productivity Software12
Information Systems
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VErACITy GroUP INC
VersaTrakAddress: 7575 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249Phone: 888-369-3601 Fax: 888-729-0411Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.VeracityGroupInc.com
Product Description: VersaTrak wireless systems lead the industry in flexible, compatible, versatile, powerful technology for all monitoring and compliance
needs in health care facilities. VersaTrak is designed with the focus on industry compliance and accuracy. With features like Auto NIST Calibration, Intelligent Messaging, Watch-Dog, lab-grade probes and simulators, and state of the art Wi-Fi, 900 MHz and hardwired sensors, VersaTrak is unmatched!
Lab Monitoring Software
CLEAN HArBorS ENVIroNMENTAL SErVICES
Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal ServicesAddress: 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061Phone: 888-304-7035 Fax: 781-792-5938Email: [email protected] Web Site: cleanharbors.com
Product Description: Clean Harbors is the only environmental services provider that has the ability
to manage 100% of your pharmaceutical and hazardous waste, spill cleanups, and facility maintenance within a company-owned network of 100+ service centers, 50 hazardous waste disposal facilities and the largest hazardous waste incineration capacity in North America.
Pharmaceutical Waste Services16
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BAxA CorPorATIoN
ExactaMed® Oral SyringesAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: ExactaMed® includes market-leading syringes and accessories for accurate and safe filling and delivery of oral medication. Unique tip design, gray piston and blue printing provide clear differentiation from IV syringes. They are the only complete range of dispensers—from 0.5 to 60 mL—that ensures precise delivery as low as 0.01 mL. Also available: specialty dispensers for enteral, vaginal and topical medications. Available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
Oral & Enteral Devices14
BAxA CorPorATIoN
Repeater™ PumpAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: Tired of reconstituting, pooling and then filling syringes, dispensers and elastomeric devices? The Repeater Pump automates fluid transfer needs with high flow rates, variable speeds and delivery accuracy to as low as 0.2 mL. Disposables available
on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
Fluid Dispensing Systems17
VErACITy GroUP INC
VersaFridgeAddress: 7575 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249Phone: 888-369-3601 Fax: 888-729-0411Email: [email protected] Site: www.VeracityGroupInc.com
Product Description: VersaFridge set a new standard in “Medical Refrigeration” as the ONLY refrigerator that is fully compliant with TJC MM.03.01.01 (EPs 3 & 6) regarding medication security. The removable
refrigeration module means that no access is required to the medication compartment for repairs. Using less than 1 KWH per day, it is the most energy efficient refrigerator in its class. With drawers, glass doors and more, it’s the ultimate refrigerator!
Refrigeration Systems15
BAxA CorPorATIoN
Tamper-Evident Luer Lock Tip CapsAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: Tamper-Evident Luer Lock Tip Caps are latex-free—no natural-rubber latex components—and made of non-DEHP materials.
A three-part cap requires the user to break off the outer sleeve to dispense medication. A red ring remains, indicating the outer sleeve has been tampered with. The caps are sold in sterile packs of 10 for convenient use. Available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
IV Protective Devices18
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Pharmacy Waste Systems
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BAxA CorPorATIoN
DiscPac™ Self-Righting Luer Tip CapsAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: DiscPac™ Self-Righting Luer Tip Caps secure easily to any size Luer syringe. Available in 12 colors, the caps are packaged individually or in convenient DiscPacs of 25 and 100.
They are latex-free—no natural-rubber latex components—and made of non-DEHP material that withstands freezing. DiscPacs may be closed and stored in the hood for later use. Available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
Other IV Devices
BAxA CorPorATIoN
Supor® Syringe FiltersAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: Supor® sterile syringe filters assure quality control during sterile drug preparation.
The filters feature double-Luer design for secure attachment and rapid filtration and high throughput, with low protein binding and broad drug compatibility. They allow for fast and effective filtration. Available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
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BAxA CorPorATIoN
ExactaMix® EVA BagAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: ExactaMix® EVA Bag offers better bag clarity for ease of visual inspection; attached bag clamp for convenient closure and covered addition port to keep the area protected until used. New lay-flat tube material minimizes the risk for particulates in the bag. EVA construction provides cleaner disposal for incineration. Manufacturing in North America reduces shipping time. Available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
Other IV Devices20
BAxA CorPorATIoN
TwoFer™ NeedlesAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292)Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: TwoFer™ dual-purpose Luer-lock needles allow for vented and non-vented vial additions and withdrawals. Huber points minimize the risk for coring. Reconstitution and fluid transfer applications can be performed without changing needles. Available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
Other IV Devices23
BAxA CorPorATIoN
RapidFill™ ConnectorsAddress: 9540 South Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (800) 567-BAXA (2292) Fax: (800) 494-BAXA (2292)Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.baxa.com
Product Description: RapidFill Connectors enable connections of male Luer syringes, tube
sets, repeating syringes, bag ports and other containers. They are available with caps, allowing intermittent fills and capped storage. The connectors are latex-free—no natural-rubber latex components—and made of non-DEHP materials. Available 50 per case. Available on group purchasing organization contracts. Visit www.baxa.com for order numbers.
Other IV Devices21
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