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Choose the Pointof-Sale System You Want With RMS

With RMS’ built-in pharmacy integrations, you never have to settle for less from your pointof-sale system. With over 30 pharmacy management and technology integrations, you can work with the pharmacy system of your choice and still have the point-of-sale capabilities you need. page 17

WHY USE UNIWEB’S RX SYSTEM?

Uniweb RX systems hold up to 50% more product in the same footprint over conventional shelving, generating more profit to the bottom line! Made in the US means shorter lead times than outsourced fixtures.

CREATES UNIWEB

complete modular rooms, retail merchandising, behind-the-scene storage, clean-line walls, locking cabinets and flexible workstations. The counters, cabinets, and accessories provide unlimited adjustability, while allowing the freedom to design and equip your space for unsurpassed utility and appearance at an affordable price.

DOSIS Systems — Automation Subscription Puts an Emphasis on Results

Month-to-month contracting allows the pharmacy to ensure they are getting results from automation. No more empty promises, DOSIS Systems works to deliver more blister cards with less effort.

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To educate pharmacy management on products and services that serve to improve patient care or improve a pharmacy’s financial bottom line, while distilling and presenting this relevant information via 20 product profiles.

The Pyrosate® Kit by Associates of Cape Cod Delivers Rapid Endotoxin Testing Results for Compounding Pharmacies

Developed as an easy-to-use

Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) gel-clot test that enables rapid testing and does not require special laboratory supplies.

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American BioTech Supply Provides Vaccine Cold Storage With a Peace of Mind

The NSF/ANSI 456 Standard for Vaccine Cold Storage ensures that certified units protect pharmaceuticals at optimal temperatures, prioritizing patient safety, preventing waste, lowering energy costs, and allowing for peak delivery of vaccines.

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SRx From SuiteRx — Empowering Pharmacy Innovation

SRx is a comprehensive pharmacy management system developed by pharmacists and our customers to efficiently manage pharmacy operations.

If you desire an all-inclusive pharmacy software solution at an affordable price without sacrificing quality, then SuiteRx is for you!

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Capital Inventory, Inc. — The Premier Leader in Pharmacy Inventory Services

Our decades of expertise, working exclusively with pharmacies, makes us uniquely qualified to provide accurate and dependable inventory valuations through a streamlined process. Our clients can trust that we will be transparent, supportive, and reliable in every interaction.

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Behind Every Good Pharmacist ... is a Great Resource.

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Axial® MultiDose Packaging Machines by Euclid® Medical Products

Axial® multi-dose machines promote medication adherence and simplify the process for the patient by pouch and blister card packaging medications by time and day. Axial® boasts a smaller footprint than any other machine on the market.

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Main Features

1 Capacity for more than 266 canisters.

2 Loaded with 8 universal canisters.

3 Automatic 4-color pen liner for easy dose time finding.

4 All canisters can be calibrated by the customer.

5 Pouch size automatically changes with the number of medications.

6 Canister ribs are secure with locking function.

DIY Software for Returning Expired and Recalled Pharmaceuticals

The N3PR app is userfriendly and cloud-based while creating transparency throughout the returns and credit process, reducing waste, and eliminating 3rd party diversion.

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Color Coded Sun and Reading Glasses Program by Franklin Eyewear

Reading glasses price tags are color coded by strength and sunglasses price tags by category. This makes it easy to keep your displays organized and makes re-ordering simple!

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iA, Prescription Fulfillment and Automation Solutions for Pharmacy

iA partners with pharmacy providers to innovate their business models to empower their pharmacists, improve patient care, and help lower operational costs.

n Sophisticated Warehouse Management Systems

President & CEO: Marvin Richardson

Founded: 1972

Employees: 500+

Toll-Free Phone: (877) 742-7627

Phone: (317) 664-7592

Address: 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1550 Indianapolis, IN 46240

Website: iARx.com

Company Background

iA is a leading provider of prescription fulfillment and automation solutions that optimize the entire Rx lifecycle. With over 25 years of experience in pharmacy innovation and partnership, iA’s mission has never wavered from streamlining operational processes through advancing technology. iA continues to drive pharmacy industry innovations informed by a commitment to improving the safety and efficiency of fulfillment.

Product Overview

iA’s prescription fulfillment solutions are powered by NEXiA, its proprietary software for pharmacy. NEXiA represents the “nexus” of people, process, and technology, working to maintain a high level of safety, while streamlining and optimizing the fulfillment process end-to-end — from acceptance at the pharmacy through dispensing to inventory management and delivery to the patient via mail or back to the pharmacy for patient pick up.

Features & Options

n Queue-Based Workflow and Dynamic Prioritization

Through the use of barcoding technology, NEXiA’s queue-based workflow relieves pharmacists of the burden of manual prescription fulfillment-related tasks and manages the dynamic routing and prioritization of prescriptions to meet patient promise dates and times.

n Software Agnostic With 700-Plus Configuration Settings

NEXiA software can seamlessly integrate with third-party hardware and systems with flexible configuration for different pharmacy shapes and sizes.

NEXiA helps give pharmacists oversight across every stage of the fulfillment process to improve workflows, save time, and help reduce fulfillment burdens for pharmacists, and help lower the cost to fill.

Markets Served

• Retail

• Digital

• Mail Order

• Health Systems

• Government

• Long-Term Care

Ordering Information

Reach out to an iA specialist to get started: iARx.com/contact-us.

Health Care Logistics® — Discover Smart Solutions for Retail Pharmacy Success

President & CEO: Gary Sharpe

Founded: 1978

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 848-1633

Phone: (740) 477-3755

Address: P.O. Box 25, Circleville, OH 43113

Website: GoHCL.com

Company Background

Unique and hard-to-find products are the lifeblood of our business. Our inventory is packed with multiple pharmacy-focused product lines including compounding and dispensing, unit dose, and error prevention. In addition to small package quantities, free samples, and same-day shipping, we source non-stock items by request and offer in-house manufacturing services to meet the specific needs of our customers. Complete customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.

Product Overview

Our inventory includes more than 10,000 different products ranging from syringes and seals to dispensers and disinfectants, all designed to help you work more efficiently and with less frustration. As a veteranowned company, we proudly offer hundreds of high-quality products designed and manufactured in the U.S. — often in our very own facilities in central Ohio.

HCL® by Design

In addition to stock items, we provide a variety of in-house manufacturing services. Design consultations are always free, there are no minimum requirements, and orders ship within seven days of proof approval. We work with you to make products work for you.

• Cabinets by Design: Cabinets, shelving, and storage units for those who want to renovate existing spaces or outfit newly constructed areas with high-quality pieces made to their exact specifications.

• Metals by Design and Plastics by Design: One-of-a-kind items manufactured to match individual customer requests. Modifications to stock products are also available. These allow customers to work more efficiently and produce better results.

• Printing and Graphics by Design: From labels, magnets, and clings to banners, signs, and stamps, our print specialists can create solutions for any situation.

Cold Storage

Our cold drug storage solutions make it easy to manage any situation, including the ultra-low temperature requirements of COVID-19 vaccines. From compact countertop units to full-size appliances, our inventory is overflowing with solutions for pharmaceutical, dietary, and laboratory use. All pharmacy-grade refrigerators are equipped with digital microprocessor

temperature controls, temperature alarms, and port access. In addition, multiple locking options are available so you can choose the level of security and accessibility to match your facility’s needs. As an added layer of protection, we offer refrigerator locking boxes to keep supplies secure, prevent drug diversion, and enable users to control access while keeping contents stored at a regulated temperature. Visit our website to see our complete inventory of medical-grade refrigerators, freezers, and temperature monitoring accessories and find the perfect match for your medication storage needs!

Stat Temp® — Wi-Fi-Enabled Remote Temperature Monitoring

n Stat Temp: Easier, More Efficient Remote Temperature Monitoring Healthcare facilities and temperature monitoring go hand in hand, that’s no secret. But did you know you can automatically monitor temperatures from anywhere, at any time, from any device? Stat Temp, the remote temperature monitoring system available exclusively from Health Care Logistics®, helps ensure temperature accuracy anywhere in your facility. Monitor temperatures within your set parameters and, in return, receive real-time alerts if results are trending outside the designated range.

Stat Temp is equipped with a user-determined chain of command that alerts the appropriate personnel when a temperature breach occurs. You can easily customize the system to fit your monitoring, reporting, and alert preferences.

Health Care Logistics is ready to help fit Stat Temp into your standards of operations and procedures. Enjoy these features with your installation:

• Mounts anywhere; monitors transmit information wirelessly and information is collected and recorded 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Access readings anytime, anywhere via any internet-connected device. Stat Temp is a web-based, software-free system that won’t compromise valuable space on your computer. Likewise, multiple facilities can operate under one account.

• Eliminates the need to manually record each unit by multiple staff members. This solution is perfect for facilities not staffed 24 hours a day.

• Receive real-time alerts of abnormal temperature ranges and save thousands of dollars in drug waste.

• Easily access your temperature history — a requirement for any compliance agency.

• Accurately track who has resolved any issues and the action taken in response to any out-of-range temperature occurrences.

• Customize all monitoring and alert preferences to your requirements.

• Health Care Logistics’ friendly and reliable customer service assistance.

From worry-free order replenishment to personalized product design services and more, Health Care Logistics is the full-service partner that delivers solutions fast.

Choose the Point-of-Sale System You Want With RMS

With RMS’ built-in pharmacy integrations, you never have to settle for less from your point-of-sale system. With over 30 pharmacy management and technology integrations, you can work with the pharmacy system of your choice and still have the point-of-sale capabilities you need.

President & CEO: Brad Jones

Founded: 1998

Employees: 35+

Toll-Free Phone: (877) 767-1060

Phone: (360) 438-8276

Fax: (360) 438-8284

Address: 4535 Lacey Boulevard SE, Lacey, WA 98503

Website: www.rm-solutions.com

Company Background

Founded in 1998 with a mission to help pharmacies understand and use technology-based tools to run a successful business, Retail Management Solutions continues to lead point-of-sale innovation. RMS’ goal is to give pharmacies access to tools and technology to run more profitable and customer-centric businesses.

In 2020, RMS launched the CLIMB webinar series with the goal of helping all pharmacies become more profitable and customer-centric. CLIMB stands for Care, Lead, Innovate, Motivate, and Balance. The CLIMB webinar series is not point-of-sale focused, and any pharmacy can attend. Join us on the second Thursday of each month to learn about topics from cash flow to drug-induced nutrient depletion, clinical services, and more. Learn more and register at www.pharmacyclimb.com.

Product Overview

RMS’ holistic approach is comprised of four major components: software, hardware, training, and support. Each component plays an important role. n Software: RMS’ software solutions are comprehensive, scalable, flexible, and easy to use. Our software programs and over 30 pharmacy system integrations go beyond the basics of what you might expect from a POS system. We empower our users to work with the partners of their choosing and build a system that is tailored to their needs. There are a number of software capabilities built-in to help pharmacies grow profits and improve customer-centricity.

• Our NutriButler program embodies these goals by integrating supplement recommendations based on drug-induced nutrient depletion right into the transaction. Making it easy to help customers experience improved outcomes and increase supplement sales.

• Will Call by RMS saves time and your wallet by using built-in functionality to batch multiple prescriptions into a single bag. Scan a single barcode at checkout for faster transactions and no left behind prescriptions.

• E-commerce solutions help increase your store’s online presence. Our integration with Pointy from Google uploads your products to your Google My Business page and displays them to shoppers

searching for businesses and products in their area. Our integration with 24SevenCommerce allows you to easily manage your e-commerce stores.

• RMS Delivery simplifies management of the home delivery process. This essential service is streamlined with easy transaction prep and offline electronic signature capture.

• Never overpay for credit card processing again with RMSPay. Accept card payments worry-free with easy-to-understand statements, no hidden fees, and our industry-leading 24/7 support.

RMS customers also have access to many more robust POS options. Integrated Customer Loyalty aids you in strengthening customer relationships, including advanced promotion and reward options that you can customize to suit your needs. You can also support charitable giving easily through any RMS system, strengthening your ties with the community you serve. Streamlining pharmacy operations is no small task. Point-of-sale applications extend beyond the customer interaction to help you run your business more efficiently.

For pharmacies managing retail departments, front-end solutions open the door for advanced management of front-end products. Wholesaler interfaces allow automated price updates and a streamlined purchasing and receiving process. Integrated shelf labels keep your shelf prices and system prices in sync. And advanced product reporting can help you reduce overhead costs by identifying products that aren’t selling, enabling you to take a more agile approach to the products you carry and make the most of your retail space.

A host of additional reports, both canned and customizable, are also available from cash management to employee performance, A/R balances, and more. RMS systems give you the data you need to drive important decisions and run a more profitable and efficient pharmacy.

n Hardware: Our flexible hardware options provide a solution for every scenario. Sales can be processed in many different ways to meet the unique needs of your pharmacy. Whether you need standard retail lanes, an option for drive-thru payments and signatures, curbside pickup solutions, or an easy way to track home deliveries, you can mix and match to create the perfect modern technology scheme.

n Training: RMS’ training programs are tailored to the needs of your pharmacy. In addition to product training and expert implementation, customers can choose one of our outcome-focused approaches. RMS Boost focuses on ways to make your pharmacy more profitable and the RMS Care training program puts an emphasis on customercentricity. If you’re not sure where you’re at, the CLIMB checkup will help you evaluate and create a road map to reach your goals.

n Support: Every RMS customer has access to our 24 hours, seven days a week support line staffed by U.S.-based support specialists.

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Transforming Healthcare Through Pharmacy

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DOSIS Systems — Automation Subscription Puts an Emphasis on Results

Month-to-month contracting allows the pharmacy to ensure they are getting results from automation. No more empty promises, DOSIS Systems works to deliver more blister cards with less effort.

President & CEO: Monroe Milton

VP of Sales: Jade Sillavan

Founded: 2006

Employees: >50

Toll-Free Phone: (877) MANCHAC | (877) 626-2422

Phone: (318) 442-3686

Fax: (318) 445-1268

Address: 1115 Second Street Alexandria, LA 71301

Website: www.dosis.com

Company Background

DOSIS Systems is seeing pharmacies all over the country improve their efficiencies in workflow, increase production volumes, and become more profitable. We have a proven track record of automating up to 80% of a pharmacy’s blister card volume. This includes pharmacies that are currently producing over 250,000 blister cards per month. In order to do this, we focus on each pharmacy’s needs. This allows us to offer the best solution for each partner pharmacy and increase their efficiencies where it matters most.

Product Overview

DOSIS Systems starts with customer care to better understand your pharmacy’s workflow and efficiencies. We then integrate a seamless system to match your needs using the flexibility of our technology; this includes custom integrations with your inhouse software. Once we know your workflow and integrations are efficient, we introduce autonomous blister card towers that produce a 24/7 product and become the muscle of your growth. From this system, we can continue to analyze your production volume to ensure that you are getting the most out of DOSIS Systems and generating more revenue, causing you to thrive!

Features & Options

By customizing the capacity, features, and workflow integration, DOSIS Systems can make a tremendous impact in a wide variety of pharmacies. For example, a 55,000-cards-per-month pharmacy serving mental health patients is producing 35,000 cards per month in DOSIS automation while providing different filling and labeling formats for their various customer facilities. Another partner pharmacy is filling 250,000 cards per month

for SNF patients with DOSIS Systems filling over 200,000 cards every month (dailies and cycles). DOSIS automatically prints color-coded med-pass information on every label in this system based on the prescription data. A 48,000-card-per-month pharmacy is getting 37,000 cards per month via DOSIS Systems. It is actively converting away from the cycle-fill model because it is more efficient for them to fill on-demand using their integrated DOSIS automation. They have already eliminated pre-packs from their workflow “to reduce inventory and extra touches.” Using DOSIS Systems to automate filling cards and printing time-pass labels, an 18,000-card pharmacy doubled in size without adding any staff on the floor. At another pharmacy doing 180,000 cards per month with 75% filled by DOSIS, the return-tostock feature allows them to efficiently track and reuse cards filled for scripts that are canceled before shipping. For a pharmacy filling 97,000 on-demand cards each month, the pre-pack manager feature extends the productivity of the DOSIS Systems by automatically restocking pre-pack card inventory after hours — DOSIS produces 58,000 cards each month, and the pharmacy is open less than 60 hours per week.

Every month, DOSIS Systems fill over 3 million cards in large and small pharmacies; SNF, mental health, and corrections; dailies, cycles, pre-packs; with and without med-pass and auxiliary label information; single- and multiple-tablet per blister; calendar-start and straight-fill.

GX Solutions

Medical-grade Cold Storage

Ensuring consistent temperature performance for safe medication storage

Designed for critical medication and vaccine storage.

NSF/ANSI 456 standard certified.

Best-in-class temperature management for uniformity, stability, and recovery.

ENERGY STAR® certified and 50-60% more energy efficient than conventional medical-grade refrigerators and freezers.

Undercounter, upright and pass-thru models available.

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Medical-Grade Cold Storage From Helmer Scientific for Retail and Specialty Pharmacies

Optimized temperature performance safely stores pharmaceuticals and vaccines.

President: Bruce King

Vice President of

Sales & Marketing: Lori Gabrek

Founded: 1977

Employees: 500

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 743-5637

Phone: (317) 773-9073

Address: 14400 Bergen Boulevard Noblesville, IN 46060

Website: www.helmerinc.com

Company Background

Helmer Scientific is a U.S.-based manufacturer and worldwide distributor of medical-grade cold storage and laboratory processing equipment. We have over 45 years of experience providing high-quality temperaturecontrolled environments, with our products used in over 125 countries. Precise temperature performance and control is essential to the successful storage of pharmaceuticals, and Helmer cold storage products have been designed and developed with these principles.

Product Overview

During the pandemic, more that 40 percent of COVID-19 vaccines were administered at retail pharmacies. Post-pandemic, retail pharmacies are expected to continue administering COVID-19 and other vaccines. Ensuring appropriate capacity and quality of vaccine storage is more important than ever.

Failure to maintain the cold chain can result in the loss of potency of vaccines. That is why it is critical to use effective cold storage units to help ensure every vaccine dose counts. When choosing equipment to store and safeguard vaccine inventories providers need to consider existing CDC recommendations for safe vaccine storage, which include using purpose-built or pharmacy-grade units with forced-air circulation, microprocessor-based controls, and alarms. Additional industry standards, including the NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard, provide further guidance on acceptable cold storage and are designed to confirm temperature performance under various door open and vaccine load scenarios anticipated in provider environments.

Helmer Scientific vaccine storage solutions are designed to meet current CDC guidelines and are certified to NSF/ANSI 456 helping reduce the risk of damaging vaccines due to temperature excursions. Vaccine refrigerators and freezers from Helmer support the expanded role of the retail pharmacy with a reliable, high-quality cold storage solution.

GX Solutions Pharmacy Refrigerators and Freezers are specifically designed to provide safe and effective storage in three ways:

1. GX Solutions eliminate costly temperature excursions with superior temperature uniformity, recovery, and stability. Temperature is maintained within +/-1° C throughout the unit, temperature recovers quickly after prolonged door openings, and create fewer deviations from the set point avoiding rapid, significant changes in temperature which could put vaccines at risk for temperature excursions.

2. GX Solutions are powered by OptiCool™ technology. The OptiCool™ cooling system pairs a variable capacity compressor (VCC) and natural refrigerants to:

• Ensure optimal temperature uniformity, recovery, and stability.

• Efficiently manage energy consumption (50-65% reduction over traditional medical-grade units).

• Reduce noise output from the system (up to three times quieter than traditional medical-grade units).

• Support sustainability initiatives by decreasing the carbon footprint and having no impact on ozone depletion.

3. GX Solutions are designed to support CDC guidelines and the NSF/ ANSI 456 Standard for temperature performance.

Features & Options

n Professional, Medical-Grade Performance

• Best-in-class temperature management, including uniformity, recovery, and stability, to safeguard medications and vaccines and supply confidence that contents are stored at the precise temperature regardless of where they are placed within the unit.

• Avoids rapid, significant changes in temperature to ensure that medications and vaccines are always in an optimal storage environment.

• Designed for noise-sensitive areas such as retail and specialty pharmacies, GX Professional Medical-Grade Refrigerators are up to three times quieter than traditional models leading to fewer distractions for healthcare personnel.

• Energy management reduces operating costs and supports sustainability initiatives by utilizing a variable capacity compressor (VCC) system and natural refrigerants to create a highly efficient cooling system.

n Continuous Monitoring Offers Safety and Security of Stored Product

The i.C3® Information Center provides constant temperature monitoring and multiple information logs, plus security features to keep crucial refrigerator settings protected. Data can be exported for regulatory compliance.

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AUTOMATING LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY SERVICES FROM THE GROUND UP

INTRODUCTION AND INTENDED OUTCOME

Michael Ashmore, RPH, CPh, BCGP Senior Manager, Long-Term Care Pharmacy ~ Giant Eagle, Inc.

Established in the 1930s, Giant Eagle has grown from a single grocery store into a trusted supermarket brand with locations across Pennsylvania and Ohio. The company’s success is rooted in its community-centered philosophy, which is what led them to open their first in-store retail pharmacy more than 40 years ago. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find the vast majority of Giant Eagle’s 227 supermarkets now offer comprehensive pharmacy services.

Their community focus is combined with an aggressive growth strategy and tradition of innovation. With this, the company’s leadership is always looking for new ways to add efficiency and better serve their customers. That’s why they decided to act when a series of acquisitions put them in an ideal position to develop a long-term care (LTC) pharmacy to support assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other similar healthcare providers. Recognizing that an LTC pharmacy had unique parameters and regulations to meet, Giant Eagle brought Senior Manager for Long-Term Care Pharmacy Operations, Michael Ashmore, on board to build out a scalable, future-proofed organization.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION

The first step, Ashmore says, was setting up a state-of-the-art system that could handle the initial prescription volume but that was also flexible enough to grow with them as they expanded their scope of services. “A critical part of designing the right system is deciding how you want to deliver medications to the facilities.”

While there are several options, Ashmore knew automated strip packaging technology with its multi-dose capabilities would be the best option for Giant Eagle and their customers. “What this allows an LTC pharmacy to do is sort a patient’s various medications into individual packages based on what dose needs to be taken and when,”

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he explains. “This is especially helpful for elderly patients who are often on several different medications.” For nurses and staff in long-term care facilities, it simplifies and speeds the process of administering prescriptions while also improving medication compliance.

“Giant Eagle has always been a technologically-advanced company. We know what it takes to gain market efficiencies. Automated strip packaging is the way of the future and exactly where we need to be,” says Ashmore. With this decision, Ashmore began researching and evaluating what equipment and services different vendors across the country offered. “It’s a major investment — and when you’re filling prescriptions for large numbers of beds in long-term care facilities, you need a machine that will run flawlessly for eight or even 12 hours a day, every day.” More than that, he was looking for a true partner — one who was flexible and innovative and cared about Giant Eagle’s vision. Ashmore says he found everything he wanted with Noritsu.

THE NORITSU DIFFERENCE

“What struck me about Noritsu immediately is that they were genuinely interested in what we were trying to achieve,” Ashmore explains. “There was a real openness and commitment to helping us design the system in a way that would work for us.” That includes spending a great deal of time with Giant Eagle’s IT department, which was trying to write middleware to tie the Noritsu equipment into the retail system to manage the LTC pharmacy operations.

When it came time to install the equipment, Giant Eagle’s dedicated Noritsu sales representative was on-site with three technicians. “Once the automated packager was in place, Noritsu stayed for days helping us test and train to make sure everything worked and our staff was comfortable.” This was especially complicated because, at the time, they were also merging the retail software with the system. Noritsu collaborated with them for months as they worked through it. “I’m not sure another vendor would have done that for us,” Ashmore says.

The result? Giant Eagle formally opened its long-term care pharmacy in mid-July of 2021. “Today, we’re running the LTC operation in a closed pharmacy setting using Noritsu’s automated strip packager."

Aside from the fact that their equipment is so incredibly well built, Ashmore believes the two companies also have shared goals. “I feel Noritsu truly cares about patient outcomes just as we do at Giant Eagle,” he explains. “I’m all about patient care, especially geriatric patient care, because these people are part of the generation that got us all here. We owe them a debt of gratitude.” That’s why Giant Eagle’s primary objective from the start was to make administering meds faster and easier, so nurses and staff have more time to spend on care. “Noritsu helped us realize that goal.”

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What struck me about Noritsu immediately is that they were genuinely interested in what we were trying to achieve. There was a real openness and commitment to helping us design the system in a way that would work for us.”

I feel Noritsu truly cares about patient outcomes just as we do at Giant Eagle.”

Michael Ashmore, RPH, CPh, BCGP Senior Manager, Long-Term Care Pharmacy

~ Giant Eagle, Inc.

Michael Ashmore, RPH, CPh, BCGP Senior Manager, Long-Term Care Pharmacy

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Giant Eagle, Inc.

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LOOKING AHEAD: AN EVOLVING PARTNERSHIP

Based on the success of the partnership, Ashmore is looking to leverage what they’ve done with Noritsu on the LTC pharmacy side and apply it to other areas. To begin, Giant Eagle is already building out a compliance pharmacy for the retail side. “The beauty of it is we already know the software our IT team and Noritsu built at the start of the project, while not ideal for LTC operations, works seamlessly for the retail pharmacy.”

Down the road, Ashmore also wants to explore opportunities of partnering with a nutraceutical provider and adding supplements to customers’ medication packages to increase convenience and adherence. Having previously helped with hospital discharges during his training, Ashmore also sees an application for using the Noritsu system to help patients synchronize their medications after a hospital stay. “Sometimes when a patient leaves the hospital, they are not always clear about how to combine medications they were taking previously with new medications,” he explains. “If we can play a role in simplifying that process with compliance packaging, I think we can help reduce readmissions — which can happen when medications aren’t taken properly after discharge.”

With Noritsu’s highly-scalable system, Ashmore knows he can do all he envisions and more. “Our central fill pharmacy is already filling close to 50,000 prescriptions daily to support our stores,” he says. As Giant Eagle adds new services — like compliance packaging within the retail pharmacy, that number will likely grow. “But I know some operations in the United Kingdom and Europe are running as many as 30 or 40 Noritsu packagers. That means no matter how much we grow — they’ll be able to keep pace.”

When you’re filling prescriptions for large numbers of beds in longterm care facilities, you need a machine that will run flawlessly for eight or even 12 hours a day, every day.”

I know some operations in the United Kingdom and Europe are running as many as 30 or 40 Noritsu packagers. That means no matter how much we grow — they’ll be able to keep pace.”

Michael Ashmore, RPH, CPh, BCGP Senior Manager, Long-Term Care Pharmacy

~ Giant Eagle, Inc.

Michael Ashmore, RPH, CPh, BCGP Senior Manager, Long-Term Care Pharmacy

~ Giant Eagle, Inc.

Medi-Dose, Inc./EPS, Inc. Your Community Pharmacy Supply Experts

For over 50 years, Medi-Dose/EPS has been working with pharmacists to design and support cost-effective products, solving the specific needs of their pharmacies.

President: Robert Braverman

Founded: 1971

Employees: Private

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 523-8966

Phone: (215) 396-8600

Toll-Free Fax: (800) 323-8966

Address: 70 Industrial Drive Ivyland, PA 18974

Website: www.medidose.com

Email: info@medidose.com

Company Background

Medi-Dose/EPS was founded in 1971 when Milton Braverman, a former pharmaceutical company territory manager, saw the need for inexpensive, manual unit dose packaging. He developed the Medi-Dose System to package, handle, and dispense predetermined amounts of medication so they would be accessible for one regular dose.

Because of the continued success of the Medi-Dose System, Medi-Dose/EPS expanded its product line to include a full-line of compounding supplies, disposable products, liquid packaging, labeling, and oral syringes designed specifically for the pharmacy professional. We pride ourselves on being the “old friend of the family” and have long-standing products designed to meet the needs of your retail, community, and compounding pharmacy.

Product Overview

n Products for the Compounding Pharmacist

With Steri-Dropper Bottles, liquid packaging, oral syringes, labeling, safety products, and software, Medi-Dose/EPS is your pharmacy’s source for compounding supplies!

The science of pharmaceutical compounding poses unique challenges to pharmacists in the community setting. Whether caring for people or animals, pharmacists have to meet the stringent requirements of USP 797, 800, and other pertinent guidelines, address the unique concerns and conditions of their patients and do it economically and efficiently. Medi-Dose/ EPS compounding products are integral solutions helping you manage this vital but complex process while providing the care and protection your patients need.

Product Specifications

n Sterile I.V. Accessories

• Safety Products

• Labeling Products

• Filtering Products

• Dispensing Products

n Steri-Dropper

• Sterile Packs of Either Two or Ten Bottles, Tips, and Caps

• Special Zinc Stearate-Free Resin

• Four Sizes: 3, 7, 10, and 15 mL

n Labeling

• Pharmacy Auxiliary Labels

• Liquid Packaging Labels

• Tamper-Evident Labels

n Safety Products

• Care Giver Protection

• Identification

• Disposal

Additional Products

We are the source for all your pharmacy’s ancillary products! Bags, bottles, trays, and totes are among a few of the many other supplies we carry. Anything that’s necessary for proper handling in a retail pharmacy setting — you can count on Medi-Dose/EPS!

Ordering Information

For additional information, please call us at (800) 523-8966, visit our website at medidose.com, or email us at info@medidose.com.

OUR TEST, YOUR CURE... ENSURING A

ACC combines robust reagents, analysis and technical service expertise, to provide you with diverse solutions for endotoxin and glucan testing.

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. Your Endotoxin & Glucan Experts

The Pyrosate® Kit by Associates of Cape Cod Delivers Rapid Endotoxin Testing Results for Compounding Pharmacies

Pyrosate® has been developed as an easy-to-use Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) gel-clot test that enables rapid testing and does not require special laboratory supplies. The Pyrosate Kit provides rapid results and is especially convenient for research, testing water, and dialysate.

Toll-Free Phone: (888) 395-2221

Phone: (508) 540-3444

Fax: (508) 540-8680

Address: Falmouth Technology Park

124 Bernard E. Saint Jean Drive

E. Falmouth, MA 02536

Website: www.acciusa.com

Company Background

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC), is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of products developed to detect and quantify gram-negative bacterial endotoxins and (1 g 3)-ß-D-glucans. Our products are used worldwide by leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies to ensure the safety of their parenteral drugs, biological products, and medical devices. Our goal is to provide the best products, services, technical support, and customer service in our industry, to enhance the productivity and efficiency of all our customers. We are certified to I.S. EN ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 13485:2016, our laboratories are FDA inspected and DEA licensed, and our Beacon Diagnostics® laboratory is CLIA certified.

Product Overview

ACC is pleased to offer Pyrosate®, an FDA licensed version of our rapid endotoxin detection kit. Pyrosate is well-suited for performing endotoxin assays in full compliance with the Bacterial Endotoxins Test, USP chapter <85>. Pyrosate has been developed as an easy-to-use Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) gel-clot test that enables rapid testing and does not require special laboratory supplies. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrated instructions allow the user to set up assays within minutes.

The Pyrosate® Kit is available in sensitivities of 0.03 EU/mL, 0.125 EU/mL, and 0.25 EU/mL, in both 10-pack and 30-pack formats. In addition to research and water testing, Pyrosate® is ideal for dialysis centers, compounding pharmacies, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Performing the Test

The Pyrosate® Kit is a rapid gel-clot test that contains a 2λ* endotoxin tube (PPC) matched to the sample (SPL) tube for each sensitivity. This feature is unique to the Pyrosate assay. The endotoxin tube (PPC) assures that the sample does not interfere with the test, ruling out false negatives. Pyrosate is formulated to eliminate false positives due to (1g3)-ß-D-glucans. This endotoxin specific reagent does not require additional blocking buffers.

Reconstitution

Pyrosate® is reconstituted directly with the sample by adding 0.5 mL to the sample tube (SPL). After approximately 60 seconds of gentle mixing, 0.25 mL is transferred to the endotoxin tube (PPC). The lot-specific incubation time at 37±1°C is given on the Certificate of Compliance.

Stability

Pyrosate® is stable at room temperature and does not require refrigeration for shipping or storage.

Product Applications

• Hemodialysis

• Water and Water Systems

• Filter Industry

• Research

• Final Product Release

Product Benefits

• Shorter Assay Time

• Endotoxin Specific

• No Dilutions Required

• No Refrigeration Required

• Matched Positive Product Control

*λ (lambda) is the lowest concentration of endotoxin to cause a positive test result under standard conditions.

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Christine Lee-Wilson, PharmD, Owner, Professional Pharmacy

Q. Can you give us a little background on why reverse distribution or drug returns are important for pharmacies?

The main objective of a reverse distribution or drug returns program is to minimize the risk of expired medications being dispensed and getting into the hands of patients accidentally. So above anything else, it’s a public health and patient safety issue. That’s what the regulations are about — and as a pharmacy owner, I want to know we are in compliance at all times. That means my shelves are always clean, and everything is in order no matter when the State Board of Pharmacy visits. There’s also a financial benefit. Pharmacies can earn rebates for drug returns that are processed correctly and within a specific time frame.

Q. Why did you decide to outsource your drug returns program?

For Professional Pharmacy, it comes down to resources and expertise. If we were to process our own returns, that would mean taking technicians away from what they do best. It’s difficult enough to find strong technicians today — they are the pharmacy’s most valuable resource. The last thing I want to do is have them spending hours on tasks that aren’t central to day-to-day patient care.

Drug returns also have to be processed in a specific way to be compliant, which is not something I’m thoroughly trained to do. Having an expert third-party partner manage the process gives me one less thing to worry

about. It’s what they do every day, so I can be confident the process will be handled in both the most efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

More than anything, working with a partner means the job will get done. As I said, we’re all busy — and processing returns just isn’t a priority. I can see how it would be easy to say, “I’ll do it tomorrow” or “I’ll do it next week” — and then you run the risk of not processing returns in the appropriate time frame to get the full financial benefit. For me, having a reverse distributor cycle just makes sense.

Q. What was most important to you when you began looking for a drug returns outsourcing partner?

Finding a partner was easier for me because I had worked with the company I chose in my previous position. Still, I spoke with several other pharmacies using their services, and no one ever had a problem. So it was a trust factor as much as anything. I wanted someone who was accessible, local, and could deliver an end-to-end turnkey solution. We’ve worked with our partner for six years, and everything has been seamless.

Q. Can you walk me through your partner’s process of returning expired pharmaceuticals?

My representative comes in every six months and scans the prescription shelves, pulling any outdated medications we

haven’t already removed and stored for them to process. They work with both controlled and non-controlled substances. Controlled substances are broken down, and then everything is separated so they can be packaged properly for return to the respective manufacturers. My representative prepares all the documentation and arranges for pick up, typically the next day. When the courier arrives — everything is ready for them, and I have copies of each form to keep on file. They also take care of compounded expires for me, which is not always easy to find. At the end of it all, we get one check from them that lists credits from each manufacturer they’ve worked with as well as some smaller rebates directly from other manufacturers.

Q. Have you found any other benefits from working with a returns company that you didn’t consider when you began?

In some ways, I see them as a double-check for us. Since they only come in every six months — we pull expired medication from the shelves between visits. The fact that they come in and scan the shelves again gives me added peace of mind. In that process, they are able to give me a complete inventory of what’s being returned along with a credit estimate. With this information, I can see what drugs are expiring and in what quantities on an ongoing basis. This historical data helps me make better-informed business decisions about purchasing inventory.

They also provide a tremendous amount of guidance. For instance, they keep me up-to-date on regulations. In 2019, for example, the DEA changed Order Form for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances (DEA Form 222) — implementing a new single sheet format instead of the old triplicate forms. The next time my representative came in, they had the new forms and walked me through what I needed to do differently, what I needed to keep on file, and even where I should be keeping the forms. I didn’t have to worry about researching the change; they did it all for me.

BIOGRAPHY

Christine Lee-Wilson, PharmD, is the owner-pharmacist of Professional Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in the Baltimore suburb of Rosedale, MD. In addition to providing traditional retail pharmacy services,

Professional Pharmacy also offers long-term care services for assisted living facilities, group homes, day programs, and more.

Christine Lee-Wilson, PharmD, Owner, Professional Pharmacy

PHARMACY RETURNS SERVICES & RESOURCES

Buyer’s Guide

American Rx Group

1010 Summit Avenue N

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Americanrxgroup.com

(855) 269-1750

Health Care Logistics

P.O. Box 25

Circleville, OH 43113

GoHCL.com

(800) 848-1633

MAXIMUM Rx Credit

4766 Guthrie Cemetery Road

Loganville, GA 30052

mrcionline.com

(770) 985-2136

MedPro Waste Disposal

1751 W Diehl Road, Suite 400

Naperville, IL 60563

medprodisposal.com

(866) 924-9339

N3PR

641 Inverness

Lisle, IL 60532

n3pr.com

(773) 255-0801

National Pharmaceutical Returns

4164 NW Urbandale Drive

Urbandale, IA 50322

NPReturns.com

(800) 470-7725

Pharma Logistics

1801 N. Butterfield Road

Libertyville, IL 60048

pharmalogistics.com

(888) 729-7427

PharmaLink Inc.

8285 Bryan Dairy Road, #200

Largo, FL 33777

pharmalinkinc.com

(800) 257-3527

PharmWaste Technologies

3317 109th Street, Suite A

Urbandale, IA 50322

pwaste.com

(515) 276-5302

Return Solutions

10635 Dutchtown Road

Knoxville, TN 37932

drugreturns.com

(800) 579-4804

Rx Return Services

1115 Old Coachman Road

Clearwater, FL 33765

rxrs.com

(727) 754-7848

RxDestruct

114 Terry Street

Sugar Land, TX 77478

rxdestruct.com

(832) 584-9224

Trilogy MedWaste

8554 Katy Freeway, Suite 200

Houston, TX 77024

trilogymedwaste.com

(866) 977-3420

WasteWise

6054 Corte Del Cedro

Carlsbad, CA 92011

wastewise.com

(866) 436-9264

WM PharmEcology Services

800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000

Houston, TX 77002

pharmecology.com

(877) 247-7430

Take the stress out of vaccine cold storage

The NSF/ANSI 456 Standard provides vaccine cold storage with a peace of mind. This standard optimizes cold storage performance and maximizes safety. Rigorous testing covers the construction details, controller requirements, and temperature variation of each certified unit. With American BioTech Supply (ABS) vaccine cold storage, you can rest knowing each vaccine dose experiences the highest level of protection.

1 to 23 ft3

Large selection of models ranging from 1 to 23 ft 3

Microprocessor temperature controller - superior temperature control, and recovery

Array of temperature alarms with audible and visual indicators for product security

Temperature Monitoring device included with 3-year certificate of calibration

EPA/SNAP compliant, hydrocarbon, natural refrigerants that are environmentally friendly and lowers energy expenses

American BioTech Supply Provides Vaccine Cold Storage With a Peace of Mind

The NSF/ANSI 456 Standard for Vaccine Cold Storage ensures that certified units protect pharmaceuticals at optimal temperatures, prioritizing patient safety, preventing waste, lowering energy costs, and allowing for peak delivery of vaccines.

President & CEO: Laura Steiner

Founded: 1994

Employees: 150+

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 648-4041

Phone: (843) 821-8010

Address: 125 Varnfield Drive Summerville, SC 29483

Website: americanbiotechsupply.com

Company Background

American BioTech Supply (ABS), a Horizon Scientific, Inc. brand, provides a full range of temperature-controlled equipment to our customers across the healthcare, laboratory and clinical research, pharmaceutical, and industrial segments. The extensive portfolio of quality products ranges from small capacity countertop refrigerators and freezers, including special purpose, applicationspecific models, as well as cryogenic freezers for long-term sample preservation. Ensuring customer requirements are met, all products are designed in a variety of configurations, from general purpose cold storage to medical and pharmaceutical storage with stringent temperature performance requirements. With over 25 years of experience, ABS excels at quickly developing customer solutions at competitive price points while providing industryleading service levels. The American BioTech Supply advantage includes a comprehensive array of products and services to meet your temperature-controlled storage needs, an industry leading warranty, and many models are available from in-stock inventory and ready to ship.

Product Overview

ABS is an active member of the committee that developed the NSF/ ANSI 456 Standard, and our units incorporate the state-of-theart technology specified by the CDC. Select ABS pharmacy units align with NSF/ANSI 456 specifications regarding temperature consistency, unit design, and product features. Refrigerator and freezer models in compliance with this standard provide a new level of vaccine preservation, optimizing cold storage performance and maximizing safety.

ABS offers both small capacity, undercounter models, as well as large capacity, upright units that meet or exceed the NSF/ ANSI 456 Standard for Vaccine Storage. Our growing portfolio of models are tested and certified by a third-party laboratory to ensure all requirements are met. Rigorous testing covers the construction details, controller requirements, and temperature variation of each certified unit.

These premium models include user-friendly digital temperature displays for precise readings, audible and visual high/low temperature excursion alarms for added security, and self-closing doors to ensure temperature recovery after door openings. With ABS, each vaccine dose experiences the highest level of protection providing your facility and patients with peace of mind.

Features & Options

• Compliant with the thermal performance requirements as defined in the NSF/ANSI 456 Standard for Vaccine Storage.

• UL, C-UL, ETL, C-ETL listed (either single or dual agency listings).

• Various configurations available including undercounter, countertop, and large capacity upright models ranging from one to 23 cu. ft. to accommodate diverse facility needs.

• Parametric, microprocessor temperature controller with LED display and 0.1° C resolution for superior temperature control, verification, and recovery.

• High/low temperature alarms with audible and visual indicators for superior product security.

• Utilizes EPA/SNAP compliant, hydrocarbon, natural refrigerants that are environmentally friendly and lowers energy expenses.

• Temperature monitoring device included that complies with the current CDC guidelines, with three-year certification of calibration, “buffered” probe in the product simulated solution, min/max memory, °F/°C switchable, and field installable.

Expedite Your Returns Credit With Return Solutions’ OneCheck Select

Reduce time spent tracking credits and get credit quickly with Return Solutions’ OneCheck Select program — the fastest pharmaceutical return credit reimbursement in the industry.

• Items are packaged and prepared for FedEx pickup.

President & CEO: Michael Ayres

Founded: 1992

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 579-4804

Phone: (865) 675-1355

Address: 10635 Dutchtown Road, Knoxville, TN 37932

Website: www.drugreturns.com

Company Background

Founded in 1992, Return Solutions is one of the most experienced and trusted reverse distributors in the industry. Over the last 30 years, we have built relationships with group purchasing organizations across the country and are currently recommended by over 25 buying groups representing 20,000+ pharmacies. In 1998, we became the first returns company to issue checks to our customers for credit, and since then have paid customers over $1 billion.

Product Overview

The OneCheck Select program is tailored to independent and regional chain pharmacies and health systems. Over the past 30 years, we’ve perfected our pricing and reimbursement processes to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your outdated products. We optimize the reimbursement process, consolidating credit into one check and ensuring that you receive credit quickly – within as few as 10 days if you choose our 10-Day Pay program, or within no longer than 90 days with our most economical option. Credit values are listed on the check stub, so you know exactly how much you have received from each manufacturer. Our all-inclusive fee, including shipping, CII-CV processing, destruction of non-returnable items, and extensive reporting available on our website, is a fixed percentage of your returnable product value and is deducted from the check we issue to you, so there are no hidden fees or surprise charges. Choose from our comprehensive On-Site Service and let our experienced representatives handle every aspect of your return or use our easy and economical web-based Mail-In Service if you prefer to complete your returns on your own time.

Features & Options

n OneCheck Select

• Credit consolidated into one check.

• Choose your reimbursement time frame.

• Check issued within as few as 10 days after your return.

• 30-, 60-, and 90-day reimbursement also available.

• All-inclusive fee with no hidden charges.

n On-Site Service

• Experienced representatives scan all prescription shelves for short-dated and outdated items.

• All items are scanned into our proprietary valuation software.

• Receive a credit estimate and detailed reporting before the rep leaves your store.

n Mail-In Service

• Only CII-CV items are required to be inventoried.

• Print return authorization forms and prepaid UPS shipping labels.

• Give boxes to any UPS driver.

• Receive a credit estimate and detailed reporting online within three to five business days.

n Destruction Service

• Safe, simple, and compliant destruction of unsaleable pharmaceuticals.

• Non-hazardous products destroyed by EPA-approved waste-toenergy incinerator.

• Controlled substance destruction witnessed by at least two employees.

• Proof of destruction and DEA forms included in pricing.

Product Specifications

Return Solution’s 24 hours a day, seven days a week online portal allows you to access your entire return history down to NDC level along with all credit information. We provide business analytics and trends so you can adapt purchasing habits to ensure maximum future ROI. You can print controlled substance reports and proof of destruction to ensure you are always in compliance in case of an audit.

Additional Product Modules

MedCollect, by Return Solutions, provides simple, cost-effective, and compliant disposal of unused consumer prescription medications. Medication take-back receptacles help fight prescription drug abuse, prevent accidental poisoning, and protect the environment with wasteto-energy destruction. Installing a collection receptacle drives traffic to your pharmacy and displays your commitment to the health and safety of your community through responsible drug disposal. MedCollect offers two sizes of collection cabinets and provides you with everything you need for compliant collection and disposal, starting at just $89 per month.

GPO Affiliations

AAP, AIP, AlliantRx, American Pharmacies, APNI, APSC, All-Win Rx, CPA, EPIC Pharmacies, Gerimed, IPA, IPC, Keystone, LWD, Mutual Drug, NPSC, PBA Health, PFOA, Pharmacy Plus, PPSC, PPOk, QualityCare Pharmacies, RxPlus, Sav-Mor, SPC, UPNI, We Care Pharmacy, WSPC

Ordering Information

To learn more about how Return Solutions can help decrease time spent on returns and maximize your expired product credit, call (800) 579-4804, email support@drugreturns.com, or visit www.drugreturns.com for additional information or to create an account.

We change the way you think about accreditation.

Strengthen your pharmacy with accreditation and certification.

The Compliance Team’s simplifed, operationsbased standards and Exemplary Provider® designation are what set us apart from other accreditation organizations.

Benefits of accreditation/certification:

• Identify gaps in operations/service

• Identify opportunities for improvement

• Ensure consistency of processes

• Improve patient outcomes

• Enhance business practices

CHOOSE TO BE EXEMPLARY.

“After going through The Compliance Team’s accreditation process, we’re not only a better business, we’re a better pharmacy.”

— John Richards, Pharm.D., Professional Village Pharmacy, Sacramento, CA

“When we are audited by the DEA and PBMs, our Community Pharmacy Accreditation gives us the confidence that our paperwork is complete and accurate.”

— Trish White, RPh, Harry Race/Whites Pharmacy and Home Medical Equipment, Sitka, Alaska

Strengthen Your Pharmacy With Accreditation and Certification From The Compliance Team

Operational excellence leads to clinical excellence.

Founder & CEO: Sandra C. Canally, RN

Founded: 1994

Phone: (215) 654-9110

Address: 905 Sheble Lane, Suite 102 Spring House, PA 19477

Website: www.TheComplianceTeam.org

Company Background & History

n Delivering Exemplary Provider® Recognition for Nearly 30 years

Since 1994, The Compliance Team (TCT) has delivered innovative solutions to pharmacies across the nation. Our Exemplary Provider® Programs elevate your pharmacy to help you meet the challenges of the evolving value-based care era.

We Change the Way You Think About Accreditation

TCT’s standards were developed with the assumptions that:

• Accreditation should not be difficult or costly to achieve.

• Every patient deserves exemplary care.

• All program standards should address what matters most to the patient: Safety – Honesty – Caring® .

Our Simplified Approach Saves You Time & Money

The TCT approach is unrivaled, but it is our team that truly makes the difference. Our commitment to service is personal, genuine, and tailored to your facility’s needs.

Our full-time advisors work closely with providers to ensure that they are receiving and utilizing the education and preparation they need for accreditation or accreditation renewal. Our on-site evaluators are trained to look for potential process improvements that can save you time and money. It is a personal level of service and care that is unmatched in the industry.

The Compliance Team Difference From Start to Finish

• A one-on-one advisor who walks you through the standards via a call series.

• Policy and procedures templates — saving you time and money.

• Self-assessment checklists to help you attain and retain your accreditation status.

• Live and recorded webinars, making the accreditation process flow more smoothly.

• Access to our patient satisfaction portal, allowing you to benchmark quality against other providers.

• A three-year payment schedule.

• Exemplary Provider designation.

Providers immediately embrace our philosophy when they start working with us and see how our simplified, patient-centered, and providercentric standards enhance their existing business models. Our Exemplary Provider Programs improve operations, stream-line processes, and build more profitable businesses.

Integrated DME With Pharmacy Accreditation

Most pharmacies, whether chain or independent, maintain a part B DME PTAN, allowing them to bill Medicare DMEPOS. To do that, accreditation is mandated. TCT recognizes the efforts that providers take to prepare for accreditation. Maintaining our simplified approach, we combine the DMEPOS requirements into our Community Pharmacy Program. By accrediting your pharmacy and the services you provide, TCT’s accreditation sets your pharmacy apart from the competition and gives your referral sources peace of mind.

Exemplary Provider® Suite of Pharmacy Programs

Designed to Strengthen Your Pharmacy’s Performance

n Accreditation Programs

• Community Pharmacy (The Core of all our Pharmacy Programs)

• CMS-Approved Medicare Part B — DMEPOS (Included With Community Pharmacy)

• Sterile/Non-sterile Compounding (USP Chapters 795, 797, and 800)

• CMS-Approved Home Infusion Therapy (HIT)

• Patient-Centered Pharmacy Home™

• Long-Term Care

• In-Store Clinic

• Mail Order

• TelePharmacy

n Certification Programs

• Point-of-Care Testing

• Immunization (Adult and Pediatric)

• Clinical Disease Management

• DMEPOS Retailer Certification

Testimonial

“The Compliance Team’s comprehensive Community Pharmacy Program provides us with tools to help strengthen our daily commitment to excellence. They took us to a new level by customizing their simplified program to fit within our already existing quality standards. Our Exemplary Provider status validates and solidifies our role as a regional leader in health care.”

— Bill Ladwig, Senior Vice President of Professional Services, Lewis Drugs, Sioux Falls, SD (57 locations throughout SD, IA, and MN)

The burgeoning field of pharmacy automation seeks to alleviate the excessive fulfillment burdens placed on pharmacists by helping pharmacies take prescription fulfillment out of the store.

Contributor: Alecia Lashier, Chief Automation Officer and Executive Vice President, iA

Due to the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists are facing unprecedented workload challenges. Not only are pharmacies overburdened due to labor shortages, the pharmacists who are working are expected to provide testing and immunizations, treat minor ailments, and connect with patients and insurers — on top of their prescription-filling responsibilities. Excessive manual work — namely, the tasks required for prescription fulfillment — makes it harder for pharmacists to do their job to the best of their ability and not suffer symptoms of burnout. Given the expanding scope of their responsibilities, it is critical to ensure pharmacists have the time they need to deliver high-quality care to patients, and that includes in-depth patient consultations regarding medication therapy management. When they are stuck behind the scenes filling bottles, that becomes more difficult.

The burgeoning field of pharmacy automation seeks to alleviate the excessive fulfillment burdens placed on pharmacists by helping pharmacies take prescription fulfillment out of the store. Software-enabled pharmacy fulfillment and automation solutions can empower pharmacists to provide high-quality patient care by automating their low-value manual tasks.

From automated modular hardware to sophisticated counting and collation devices, the field of pharmacy automation is quickly expanding, providing pharmacies with an array of time and cost-saving solutions. Pharmacy automation does far more than enable central fill and increase throughput — it can empower pharmacists to provide top-notch patient care.

The future of pharmacy automation is bright: By automating laborious tasks, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can fulfill their respective roles to the best of their abilities. Automation has set the tone for high levels of productivity while helping to reduce symptoms of burnout, establishing automation as an essential component of the pharmacy industry now and beyond.

SRx From SuiteRx — Empowering Pharmacy Innovation

SRx is a comprehensive pharmacy management system developed by pharmacists and our customers to efficiently manage pharmacy operations. If you desire an all-inclusive pharmacy software solution at an affordable price without sacrificing quality, then SuiteRx is for you! SuiteRx’s SRx is guided by innovation, powered by our customers.

President & CEO: Nicholas Zener Pharm.D., M.S.

Founded: 2008

Employees: 50+

Phone: (916) 242-8779

Fax: (972) 559-3156

Address: 450 South 900 East, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Website: www.suiterx.com

Company Background

SuiteRx is a pharmacy software vendor addressing the needs and challenges presented in the independent pharmacy market. Software development started in 2008 and was initially for the owner’s own pharmacy business. Although relatively new to the marketplace, SuiteRx Intelligent Pharmacy Software has been catering to independent pharmacies across the U.S. for a number of years. SuiteRx continuously stays ahead of the competition when it comes to functionality, offerings, and cost. The ability to perform as such is due to the agility, quality employees, and responsiveness that comes with being a smaller organization. SuiteRx has been able to advance along with industry trends to ensure our clients have the tools they need to provide the best experience for their patients and staff. The SuiteRx team continues to learn and grow with their clients to develop a wonderful experience and ultimate software solution.

Product Overview

Developed by pharmacists, for pharmacists, our SRx program enables independent and small chain pharmacies to use state-of-the-art technology to better meet the needs of their customers and increase speed and accuracy in the pharmacy. With retail, long-term care, specialty, 340B, and combo versions of the software, SRx is a comprehensive solution, which integrates document management, delivery, POS, inventory management, web portal capabilities, and compounding into one seamless application.

• Paperless Faxing Functionality: Cuts down on prescription processing. Electronically send, receive, edit, and link faxes to specific patients and prescriptions.

• Cycle Fill Capabilities: With one mouse click, automatically fill and bill groups of patients on a set schedule (e.g., monthly, weekly).

• Inventory Tracking: Ability to monitor inventories in real time and send electronic PO’s when drugs reach their specified reorder levels.

• SRxAPI: Organized around REST, has predictable resourceoriented URLs, accepts form-encoded request bodies, returns JSON-encoded responses, and uses standard HTTP response codes, authentication, and verbs.

• SRxConnect: Our new and enhanced customer service website offers solutions not only for support issues, but also custom requests.

• SRxUniversity: Online computer-based training program to help train clients and employees on SuiteRx Intelligent Pharmacy Software (IPS).

• SRxDelivery: Real-time delivery information and e-signature capture. The application is available on different mobile devices (Android, iPhone, and iPad).

• MyRx: Allows patients to refill prescriptions, look up drug information, and communicate with your pharmacy from their mobile device.

• SRxGateway: Provides communication tools, including EMAR capabilities and refill requests between facilities, physicians, and your pharmacy.

• SRxAffinity: Provides views of almost real-time business performance by aggregating metrics from SRx dispensing data and converting it into actionable data for single or multi-site locations.

Features & Options

• Enhanced communication for improved patient adherence.

• Reduced workflow disruption with easy edit ability.

• 365 days of client support.

• Advanced compounding workflow.

• Document management.

• Cycle fill management.

• Adherence reporting.

• Shipping integration.

• Custom design.

Testimonial

“I would like to say what a wonderful, supportive, and professional team they have. Anytime I call for an update or something I would like changed, I get a response within minutes and it’s always done in a friendly and professional manner. SuiteRx will work on it until it’s perfect, most computer companies would take days or even months to change something, but they are wonderful about working with their customers and making them happy right away. Thank you and keep up the good work!”

— Louise Wilcox, Manager Medical Records, IntegriScript Pharmacy

Key Business Partners

PointClickCare; Prescribers Connection; Asembia; SureScripts; AutoMed; Parata PacMed; Medicine-on-Time; Dispill USA; DOSIS; SynMed; RxSafe; Cubex; Talyst; Extended Care Pro; CaraSolva; AccuFlo; ScriptPro; ParataRDS; Parata Max; Innovation; Kirby Lester; RxMedic; Yardi; Eldermark; Symphony; CoverMyMeds; RxPertise; RxLinc; Therap; SalesDoor; and many more!

Capital Inventory, Inc. — The Premier Leader in Pharmacy Inventory Services

Founder: William Straub Sr.

President: Shannon McArthur

Founded: 1979

Employees: 75

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 345-0849

Phone: (770) 928-7202

Fax: (770) 928-2287

Address: 9725 Main Street Woodstock, GA 30188

Website: www.capitalinventory.com

Company Background

Capital Inventory, Inc. was founded by William Straub Sr. during the late 1970s in Alexandria, Virginia. The company relocated to Georgia in the early 1980s and serves the entire nation, including Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands from its office in the Atlanta, GA area.

Capital Inventory, Inc. has been in business for over 43 years, providing inventory services to thousands of hospitals, university medical centers, regional medical centers, and health systems. Capital Inventory exclusively services hospital, outpatient, specialty, and infusion pharmacies. Our expert on-site inventory teams conduct pharmacy inventories daily and are employed year-round. Employees of Capital Inventory are employed full-time and receive complete benefit packages. Employees undergo extensive and continuing education including pharmacy practices, drug information, and HIPAA regulations. You can be confident and secure as all of Capital Inventory’s employees undergo a thorough background check including felony, misdemeanor, and sex offender. Our employees are 12-panel drug tested regularly and at a minimum of twice a year. Third-party specialty companies conduct all testing. Additionally, our employees are required to be current with all vaccinations including yearly influenza and TB testing.

Product Overview

Our people are the difference. Our teams speak ‘NDC’ fluently and understand the dynamics of pharmacy operations. The physical inventory process is seamless and unobtrusive as team leaders strategically place the team in locations throughout the pharmacy to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Before completion of an inventory service, our teams actively work with finance and/or independent auditors while on-site to validate the accuracy of the inventory data collected. Beyond the physical inventory, the data is then received, analyzed, and formatted into a report that includes all pertinent information to allow for accurate and precise analysis of the inventory data. Let our team of experts provide your next inventory valuation with precision, accuracy, and confidence.

Benefits

n Expertise: Our expert inventory teams consist of inventory specialists who speak ‘NDC’ fluently and are accustomed to working with finance and/or external auditors for validation. Our processes are streamlined for minimal interruption to the pharmacy staff and operations.

n Analysis: Our expert analysis team of data specialists average over 15 years of experience, working in pharmacies and with pharmacy ADM data. All client data is analyzed and adjusted as needed to ensure the most accurate representation and valuation of your inventory.

n Reporting: Final inventory data is provided in a clear, concise format across multiple mediums, all designed for maximum inventory management. Our secure online client portal allows you to access, view your data, and create customized reports and graphs.

n Client Care: We provide friendly and personal experiences with highly knowledgeable and professional customer service-oriented personnel. Our pharmacies can trust that Capital Inventory will be transparent, supportive, and reliable every step of the way.

Why choose Capital Inventory for your inventory needs?

• Pharmacies are our natural environment. Our expert on-site inventory teams specialize in conducting pharmacy inventories only and within a few hours.

• Our on-site inventory teams work seamlessly around your pharmacy staff ensuring that the “snapshot” is a true and accurate representation of the inventory on-hand.

• Eliminate the need for overtime, or coordination of staffing, to accommodate the inventory process with minimal interruption to the pharmacy staff and operations.

• Our inventory specialists have the expertise and knowledge to work with finance and/or external audit firms to validate the inventory.

• Our expert data processing team collaborates with the pharmacy to provide an accurate report in a timely manner.

• Receive expert valuation and pricing of the inventory by an independent party.

GPO Affiliations

Premier, The Resource Group, HealthTrust

More Information

To learn more about Capital Inventory and how we can help meet your pharmacy’s objectives with our inventory services, please contact us at (800) 345-0849 or info@capitalinventory.com.

Our decades of expertise, working exclusively with pharmacies, makes us uniquely qualified to provide accurate and dependable inventory valuations through a streamlined process. Our clients can trust that we will be transparent, supportive, and reliable in every interaction.

Anda, Inc. — What You Need, When You Need It

Distribution solutions to align with your business strategies and meet the needs of your patients.

President/CEO: Ernie Richardsen, RPh, MBA

Founded: 1992

Stock Symbol: TEVA

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 331-ANDA (2632)

Phone: (954) 217-4500

Address: 2915 Weston Road Weston, FL 33331

Website: www.andanet.com

Company Background

Established in 1992 as a specialty generic wholesaler, Anda started by providing a niche distribution service of prescription generic pharmaceuticals to meet the purchasing needs of retail independent pharmacies throughout the U.S. Over the years, we expanded our product line beyond generic pharmaceuticals to better service the distribution needs of our customers. Today, Anda is one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors in the U.S., providing distribution services to customers that span all trade classes within healthcare.

At Anda, we understand how the evolving pharmaceutical industry changes the needs of our customers. For 30 years, we have remained dedicated and focused on our commitment to being a trustworthy, reliable, and knowledgeable resource to our customers, helping to get medicine into the hands of those who need it.

Product Overview

Anda is a leading pharmaceutical distributor within the healthcare supply chain, providing nationwide service to all 50 states. We offer unique primary and secondary distribution solutions that can be tailored to align with your business strategies and meet the needs of your patients.

Product Access

Our product portfolio and programs have been developed to provide cost-effective sourcing solutions for traditional prescription fulfillment and to support revenue growth programs such as Pet Meds, Pharmacy Vaccine and Immunization Services, Diabetes Care, and Point-of-Care Testing.

We provide product access to over 14,000 items across all forms and therapeutic categories from nearly 400 manufacturers. Products include:

• Brand, Generic, and Specialty Pharmaceuticals

• Flu and Disease Preventable Vaccines

• Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests

• Medical Supplies and PPE

• OTCs and Vitamins

• Pet Meds

Our Service

Orders are processed and shipped six days a week, we provide next day delivery, low minimums, and operate under extended ordering hours so our customers can have the increased flexibility and enhanced access to the products they need.

Each of our customers has their own dedicated account manager to help support them as needed. Orders can be placed by phone, online, or via EDI transmission.

Markets Served

We provide service to providers throughout the healthcare supply chain. Our customers include independent retail pharmacies, national and regional chain pharmacies, long-term care pharmacies and facilities, outpatient clinics, hospitals and medical centers, physicians, pharmacy buying groups, and group purchasing organizations.

Ordering Information

We are here to provide product access and fast, reliable distribution services you can trust to help you get medicine into the hands of those who need it. Scan the QR code or call us at (800) 331-ANDA (2632) to learn more.

Diabetes self-care goes beyond healthy eating and activities

Improving your patients’ diabetes self-care includes having enough needles to use a new one with each injection

Remember to ask your patients to check their needle supply each time they refill their insulin.

Talk to your patients about trying BD Nano™ 2nd Gen Pen Needles

Easier injections from start to finish.1*

Experience the difference of a contoured needle base1

embecta.com

embecta, formerly part of BD. BD is the manufacturer of the advertised products. embecta and the embecta logo are trademarks of Embecta Corp. BD and the BD Logo are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2022 Embecta Corp. All rights reserved. 2300775819RXIAD

*226 patients with diabetes on insulin treatment were studied with a 150 mm visual analog scale (mean scores of >0 mm; clinically significant difference of ≥5 mm). BD Nano™ 2nd Gen demonstrated superiority vs. all comparator groups combined for overall ease of use. [(P <0.05)(Mean 19.9 mm, 95% CI, +13.8 to +25.9 mm)].

1. Whooley S, Briskin T, Gibney MA, Blank LR, Berube J, Pflug BK. Evaluating the User Performance and Experience with a Re-Engineered 4 mm × 32G Pen Needle: A Randomized Trial with Similar Length/Gauge Needles. Diabetes Ther. 2019;10(2):697-712.

President & CEO: Devdatt (Dev) Kurdikar

BD Nano™ 2nd Gen Pen Needles by embecta: Redesigned With Patients in Mind

To develop and provide solutions that make life better for people living with diabetes.

Founded: Spun off from BD in 2022

Employees: 2,000+

Stock Symbol: EMBC

Toll-Free Phone: (844) 823-5433

Address: 300 Kimball Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054

Website: www.embecta.com

Company Background

embecta is one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world following its spinoff from Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) on April 1st, 2022. The company’s history in the diabetes care category dates back to 1924 and the development of the world’s first specialized insulin syringe. Today, it is the leading producer of diabetes injection devices, manufacturing approximately 8 billion injection devices annually for an estimated 30 million patients. embecta empowers people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe.

Product Overview

When it comes to managing diabetes with insulin, a comfortable injection experience matters. BD Nano™ 2nd Gen Pen Needles can help patients inject with more comfort and confidence.1

Patented features include:1,2

• Wider outer cover for easier attachment to pen device.

• Larger, green, inner needle shield for easier grip and removal before an injection.

• Contoured needle base that provides greater comfort and compensates for injection force variability, supporting more reliable subcutaneous injections.

The unique features of BD Nano™ 2nd Gen 4 mm Pen Needles offer a number of potential benefits, including:

• Reduction in injection pain.3*

• Less force required to deliver the full dose.4†

• Greater confidence that the full dose has been delivered compared to other pen needles studied.4‡

BD Nano™ 2nd Gen Pen Needles are:

• Compatible with widely used pen injection devices.5

• Covered by most health plans at the preferred co-pay, including Medicare Part D.6

Not all patients inject the same. Some may apply excessive force, which can increase the risk of injecting deeper than intended, increasing the risk of intramuscular (IM) injections.1** Shorter needles (i.e. 4 mm pen needles) may lower the risk of inadvertent IM injection, which is associated with unpredictable insulin absorption and variable effects on glucose.7 Educating patients on structured injection technique can help improve glycemic control.8^ A few steps to deliver structured injection technique training include using a new needle with every injection, rotating injection sites, and injecting within sites at least one finger width apart, and shifting to short needle lengths.9 Join the movement and help ensure your patients have enough pen needles or insulin syringes to use a new needle with each injection.

References:

* Single-blind, randomized, control trial of 209 patients with diabetes where each completed 6 pairs of abdominal injections of 0.3 mL sterile saline in random order and utilized a 150 mm visual analog scale (mean scores of >0 mm; clinically significant difference of ≥5 mm). BD Nano™ 2nd Gen 32Gx4 mm demonstrated superiority vs. each comparator group for less injection pain.

** Estimated to reduce intramuscular (IM) injection risk by 2-8x — the study used in-silico probability model of needle penetration \depth for posted-hub 4 mm pen needles and average human tissue thickness measurements across a range of injection forces and recommended sites, pooled across gender and BMI.

† Single-blind, randomized, control trial of 209 patients with diabetes where each completed 6 pairs of abdominal injections of 0.3 mL sterile saline in random order and utilized a Likert Scale where ratings range from -2 to 2; positive scores reflect less thumb force for BD Nano and negative scores reflect less thumb force for the comparator pen needle. Scores of 0 indicate no difference. BD Nano 2nd Gen 32Gx4 mm contoured hub 5-bevel extra thin wall demonstrated superiority vs. each comparator group for less injection force.

‡ 198 patients with diabetes were included in this prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label, 2-period, crossover study to evaluate differences in perceived thumb force and in confidence that the full dose of insulin was delivered, between the participants’ usual pen needle (PN) and the corresponding extra-thin wall (XTW) pen needle while using a manually-operated insulin pen. Both outcomes were considered statistically significant if the 95% confidence interval (CI) for the mean VAS score was either positive (XTW preferred) or negative (current PN preferred). Significant differences favoring XTW pen needles were seen for perceived thumb force and confidence that the full dose was delivered by 28.4 mm (95% CI, 23.7-33.2), and 24.4 mm (95% CI, 19.729.1), respectively; (all, P < 0.001).

^ 116 patients with diabetes on insulin were randomized to three intervention groups to assess the change from baseline in A1C at six months following structured injection technique training and changing to a shorter needle length (4 mm or 5 mm pen needle). Baseline A1C for all groups were similar (Mean: 8.5 – 8.8% [± 1.4 – 1.9%]).

1. Rini C, Roberts BC, Morel D, et al. Evaluating the Impact of Human Factors and Pen Needle Design on Insulin Pen Injection. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2019;13(3):533-545.

2. Whooley S, Briskin T, Gibney MA, et al. Evaluating the User Performance and Experience with a ReEngineered 4 mm x 32G Pen Needle: A Randomized Trial with Similar Length/Gauge Needles. Diabetes Ther. 2019;10(2):697-712.

3. Gibney M., Fitz-Patrick D., Klonoff D., Whooley S., Lu B., Yue W., Glezer S. User experiences with secondgeneration 32-gauge × 4 mm vs. thinner comparator pen needles: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Current Medical Research and Opinion, DOI: 0.1080/03007995.2020.1803248, 2020.

4. Aronson R, Gibney M, Oza K, Berube J, Kassler-Taub K, Hirsch L. Insulin pen needles: effects of extra-thin wall needle technology. Clin Ther. 2013;35(7):923-933.

5. BD Compatibiity Confirmation for Pen Needles and Pen Injector Manufacturers, Document Number: 149OTH-0004-20, Rev S, 03 February 2021.

6. Fingertip Formulary, as of 1/27/2022.

7. American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – 2022. Diabetes Care. 2022;45(Suppl 1):S1-S264.

8. Misnikova IV, Gubkina VA, Lakeeva TS, Dreval AV. A randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of proper insulin injection technique training on glycemic control. Diabetes Ther. 2017;8(6):1309-1318.

9. Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New insulin delivery recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1231-1255.

Event Calendar

Trade Shows, Meetings, & Expositions

RXinsider’s Virtual Pharmacy Trade Show 24 / 7 / 365 450+ Booths, 89 Aisles www.rxinsider.com

PDS Super Conference

February 16-18, 2023

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Orlando, FL Pdsconference.com

American College of Apothecaries Annual Conference & Expo 2023

February 22-25, 2023

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, Puerto Rico acainfo.org/ace

APhA 2023

March 24-27, 2023

Phoenix, AZ Aphameeting.pharmacist.com

NHIA 2023

March 25-29, 2023

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Washington, DC conference.nhia.org

340B Coalition Winter Conference

March 27-29, 2023

San Diego, CA 340bwinterconference.org

NACDS Annual Meeting

April 22-25, 2023

The Breakers Palm Beach, FL Annual.nacds.org

AXS23 Summit

April 30-May 4, 2023

Las Vegas, NV Asembiasummit.com

ESTECH 2023

May 8-11, 2023

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN iest.org/Meetings/ESTECH

ACVP Veterinary Pharmacy Conference

June 1-3, 2023

Hotel Clio Denver Cherry Creek Denver, CO vetmeds.org/vpc

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Event Calendar

Trade Shows, Meetings, & Expositions

Continued from page 52

ASHP Summer Meetings and Exhibition

June 10-14, 2023

Baltimore, MD ashp.org/Meetings-andEvents

McKesson ideaShare

June 22-25, 2023

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

Las Vegas, NV Mckessonideashare.com

Cardinal Health RBC

July 19-22, 2023

Boston, MA rbc.cardinalhealth.com

NACDS Total Store Expo

August 12-14, 2023

San Diego, CA tse.nacds.org

NASP 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo

September 18-21, 2023

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center Grapevine, TX naspnet.org/annual-meeting

NCPA Annual Convention

October 14-17, 2023 Orlando, FL ncpa.org/annual-convention

ASCP Annual Meeting & Exhibition

October 26-29, 2023

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center Kissimmee, FL ascp.com/page/events

ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition 2023

December 3-7, 2023

Anaheim, CA ashp.org/Meetings-andConferences/MidyearClinical-Meeting-andExhibition

For listing and advertising details, please contact sales@RXinsider.com or call 800.972.2083. All shows are subject to change.

Store and Pharmacy Fixtures – Free Layout and Design by RxShelving.com

RxShelving.com provides an easy-to-use, one-stop shop for all your healthcare related equipment needs.

President & CEO: Patti Pettibone

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 934-6798

Phone: (314) 534-1081

Fax: (314) 534-0583

Address: 4216 W. Dr. ML King St. Louis, MO 63113

Website: www.rxshelving.com

Company Background

RxShelving.com is a division of Surplus Equipment Company; a family-owned small business based in the Midwest. For over 30 years we have been serving the retail, long-term care, and community pharmacy sector. We provide complete pharmacy systems including shelving, pharmacy cabinets, and OTC fixtures. We understand the challenge of getting everything you need while staying within your budget. Our goal, like yours, is to provide our customers with the best products, fair prices, and excellent customer service.

Product Overview

What do you do when the supply chain is not working, and manufacturers don’t have enough product to go around? You stop depending on them and make your own! We partnered with a U.S. fabricator to produce our own line of pharmacy shelving and our customers could not be happier! Read on to learn about the similarities and differences between our shelving and the big manufacturers.

Pharmacy Product Lines

Our Closed Rx Shelving (CRX) units feature slide in shelves with smooth side panels. This eliminates the need for expensive laminate side panels. The CRX clean white shelving is easy to assemble and ships flat to save on freight. Our shelving sizes will fit right in with your existing Classic Rx shelving.

Our Open Rx Shelving (ORX) features open backs and sides. The ORX three position shelves have two mounting tabs that allow the shelves to install flat, 12° down slope, or upside down to provide a flat surface. They come in 16" or 24" wide, and 7.5" or 12" deep. The shelves have an upturned lip on all sides, this allows you to reposition them without having to remove the product. Our shelving is packaged with care to avoid shipping damage.

We have a local cabinet maker building our pharmacy undercounter cabinets. If you have existing Lozier metal undercounter cabinets we can use a black recessed handle pull to match, the sizes are the same so they will fit right in with your existing cabinets. These cabinets come in a variety of units to meet your individual needs. Choose from narcotics cabinets, bottle dispenser units, open and closed storage cabinets, and more! Need a special size? No problem! No need to add filler panels, we’ll just make a cabinet a little wider to fill that space.

Rxshelving.com is a premier stocking distributor of Monaco HangUp Bags and accessories. Prescription hang bags save 25% in retrieval time, help reduce errors, and improve customer service. We offer convenient online ordering, and these items are in stock and ready to ship.

Long-Term Care

For our LTC clients we have pill card carts and cabinets. Facilities love our in-room patient narcotics cabinets and bedside medication carts that look like classic wood furniture. We specialize in designing med rooms for long-term care facilities and make sure to utilize every inch of space. Our linen carts, trucks, and hampers make handling soiled linen a breeze.

Ordering Information

We are happy to help with layout and design. Just provide us with a rough sketch of your space including room dimensions and locations of doors and windows as well as any obstructions (column, etc.). We will create a suggested layout drawn to scale and send it back with a quote. You can fax your sketch to (314) 534-0583 or email them to dan@rxshelving.com.

Axial® Multi-Dose Packaging Machines by Euclid® Medical Products

Axial® multi-dose machines promote medication adherence and simplify the process for the patient by pouch and blister card packaging medications by time and day. Axial® boasts a smaller footprint than any other machine on the market.

Product Specifications

Business Unit Director: Kevin Copsey

Founded: 1955

Employees: 11-50

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 727-2543

Fax: (330) 698-1254

Address: 339 Mill Creek Apple Creek, OH 44606

Website: www.euclidmedicalproducts.com

Company Background

For more than 50 years, Euclid® Medical Products has been a trusted partner for hospital/retail pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and third-party re-packagers seeking high-quality, efficient multi/unit-dose packaging and barcoding systems. With Vantage™ customizable software offering linear and 2D barcoding capabilities, fade-resistant thermal transfer printing, and multiple accessories to improve your packaging process, we are committed to helping you reduce costs and improve your overall operational efficiency.

Product Overview

These next generation adherence pouch and blister card packaging machines with unit and multi-dose capabilities are built on a revolutionary rotary design which allows for a very small footprint. At packaging speeds of up to 65 packages per minute and with storage for up to 15 canisters of one medication for high-volume runners, the machines can continue to package as canisters are being refilled. The new rotary design allows for easy access to the canisters as well as simple cleaning and maintenance. These machines also feature RFID Smart Canisters and a built-in dehumidifier, and they are very quiet in operation.

Features & Options

• Four models (130/144/290/352 canisters).

• Packaging speeds up to 65 packages per minute.

• Package and replenish canisters at same time.

• Easy to access RFID Smart Canisters.

• Built-in dehumidifier.

• Easy to clean.

• Packaging materials (Class A) contain technology that provides fast, easy opening.

• 300 DPI thermal transfer printing with linear and 2D barcodes.

• Quiet operation.

n All Units

• Display: Touch panel.

• Printing method: Thermal transfer printing.

n 130 Canister

• Dimensions: 23.6" W x 23.6" D x 78.6" H.

• Packaging size: 70 x 60 mm, 70 x 70 mm, 70 x 80 mm (standard), 70 x 90 mm.

• Packaging speed: Up to 65 pouches/minute.

• Gross weight: 837.8 lbs. (approximate).

n 144 Canister

• Dimensions: 23.62" W x 23.62" D x 79.39" H.

• Universal tray: 48-cell trays accommodate multiple meds in each cell.

• Gross weight: 683 lbs. (approximate).

n 290 Canister

• Dimensions: 42.1" W x 61.4" D x 80.12" H.

• Packaging speed: One blister card per minute.

• Gross weight: 1,750 lbs. (approximate).

n 352 Canister

• Dimensions: 47.2" W x 23.6" D x 87.8" H.

• Universal tray: 66-cell trays accommodate multiple meds in each cell.

• Gross weight: 1,311.8 lbs. (approximate).

Testimonial

“Euclid was perfect for me. Its small footprint, lower cost, and high packaging capabilities were just what my pharmacy needed. Independent pharmacists need to know that you don’t need to spend an obscene amount of money to implement pouch packaging. Euclid has a phenomenal product here for a great price and size that makes it the best investment.”

— Denise Conway, Conway’s Pharmacy, Mt. Vernon and Danville, OH

Markets Served

Retail, combo, close-door, and hospital pharmacies.

Trade Shows/Meetings Attended

ASHP, NCPA, PDS, HMA, AmerisourceBergen Thoughtspot, Cardinal RBC, McKesson ideaShare, and NACDS Total Store Expo.

Ordering Information

Email info@euclidmedicalproducts.com or call (800) 727-2543.

PharmaLink — Reverse Distribution Services

Pharma

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 257-3527

Phone: (951) 279-7999

Fax: (727) 669-8327

Address: 8285 Bryan Dairy Road #200 Largo, FL 33777

Email: info@pharmalinkinc.com

Website: pharmalinkinc.com

Company Background

PharmaLink is a Florida-based corporation established in January 2000 by Hilmer Beckers and since that time, has become one of the nation’s premier pharmaceutical returns and disposal providers. Our progressive operations model offers custom solutions to ensure maximum returns credits and regulatory compliance. With our unique advanced web-based reporting platform, Encore®, we provide an analysis of your returned pharmaceuticals to help you make better financial business decisions for your pharmacy. With both mail-in and on-site return services nationwide, we offer maximum credit with every return, personalized customer service, guaranteed compliance, and advanced reporting tools to provide you with the best returns and disposal services.

Product Overview

Pharma Link offers boutique style returns services for expired pharmaceuticals. Our returns consultants provide both on-site and mailin services nationwide. They will maximize your credits and provide help in analyzing your returns for future inventory decisions. Every returns consultant at PharmaLink is trained in all aspects of our operations process and exhibits extensive knowledge relative to the reverse logistics industry. PharmaLink also handles manufacturer recalls and product disposal. Every service offered — returns, recalls, or disposal — is handled according to all state and federal regulations. Our progressive operations model offers custom solutions to ensure maximum returns credits, and our online inventory management platform, Encore®, provides real-time reporting to help you make better financial business decisions. All of PharmaLink’s services are characterized by personalized customer service, guaranteed compliance, and real-time reporting, which provides you with the highest-quality standards of returns, recalls, and disposal services.

Features & Options

PharmaLink has grown to be one of the largest returns providers in the U.S., we haven’t forgotten the reason we exist — to serve you. Here are just a few of the reasons you should consider a move to PharmaLink:

• Maximum Credit Recovery: PharmaLink’s Credit and Policy Departments work with manufacturers to assure you receive maximum credit recovery for your returnable products.

• Audit Management and Reports: PharmaLink provides real-time inventory and credit processing reports through our web-based reporting application, Encore®, that allows users to manage their inventory and values.

• Licensed and Compliant: PharmaLink is licensed and compliant with all state and federal regulations. Our processing facility is accredited by NABP and our systems are SOC 1 Type 2 certified for reputability, integrity, and reliability.

• Top-Tier Customer Service: PharmaLink provides top-tier customer service with our dedicated customer solutions department that is available to assist customers within 24 hours of initial contact.

• Process Controlled Substances: PharmaLink processes controlled II-V substances and completes all necessary DEA paperwork and filings.

• Advanced Processing Automation: PharmaLink’s NABP (VAWD) accredited returns facility is equipped with advanced processing technology and automation to ensure speed and accuracy in handling your returns.

• Nationwide On-Site Service: PharmaLink returns consultants come to your location to perform detailed product inventories and arrange for free shipping of product back to our returns facility.

• Customized Service to Meet Your Needs: From sweeping your shelves of obsolete inventory, to creating customizable reports, PharmaLink is able to offer you more returns solutions.

Additional Product Modules

PharmaLink’s custom web-based software, Encore®, is an easy-to-use comprehensive management suite for pharmaceutical returns. Powered by intuitive engineering, Encore® provides real-time inventory and streamlined credit processing reports with detail that’s unprecedented in the healthcare industry.

Additional Product Lines

Keep your existing customers returning to your pharmacy by introducing RxTakeBack®, a compliant and responsible drug disposal solution for the consumer. With our RxTakeBack® kiosk, the independent pharmacy can run its own drug take back program while helping to fight against the opioid crisis. RxTakeBack® provides a safe disposal outlet for the consumer that is DEA compliant and will help make a difference in your community.

Key Customers

Provides reverse distribution services for the manufacturer, wholesaler, and pharmacy.

Link has been in the pharmaceutical reverse logistics business for over 20 years and has grown to be recognized as one of the nation’s leading reverse distributor companies providing honest, transparent reporting and exemplary reliability.

WHY DIY?

» Patented user-friendly software and workflow.

» Subscription pricing — not a percentage of return.

» Cut out the middle man.

» Fastest & most accurate credit received.

» Receive credit from manufacturers that will not work with 3rd party return vendors.

» Never miss the credit worthy window.

» Transparent – your product, your credit.

» Eliminates diversion.

» Remove unnecessary handling & transportation.

» You control your inventory.

» N3PR world class customer service.

Easy 4-Step Process in Less than 60 Minutes (One Full Wholesaler Tote)

1. Inventory Expired Product or Recall

2. Request Return Authorization*

3. Print Debit Memo & Prepare to Send

4. Send to Return Depot or Manufacture

(*Not All Manufacturers Require Return Authorizations)

DIY Software for Returning Expired and Recalled Pharmaceuticals

The N3PR app is user-friendly and cloud-based while creating transparency throughout the returns and credit process, reducing waste, and eliminating 3rd party diversion.

Features & Options

President & CEO: Kurt Kras

Founded: 2014

Employees: 8

Phone: (773) 255-0801

Address: 641 Inverness Road Lisle, IL 60532

Website: www.N3PR.com

Company Background

Our extensive knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical reverse distribution industry reveals that there is too much pharmaceutical waste and confusion because the traditional process is inefficient, reactive, and costly. The company began with recognizing the need for transparency throughout the process and eliminating 3rd party diversion by controlling your own inventory. This methodology was launched to benefit the pharmacy, community, and environment by providing the manufactures return policies at your finger tips to avoid costly mistakes and waste.

Product Overview

N3PR is a software application that creates efficiency and savings by using advanced technology in pharmaceutical reverse logistics. N3PR is the first and only cloud-based application to offer an innovative methodology for cost containment and transparency by connecting each NDC number with the manufactures’ return policies to understand the value of the product. The No 3rd Party Return (N3PR) application is subscription based so there are no hidden fees and expensive estimated fees which are prevalent in the traditional process.

By sending your expired drug return directly to the manufacture return depot, you are in control of your inventory and receive the true credit and transparency you deserve. Sending directly will provide your pharmacy with the fastest credit return possible and eliminate the unnecessary handling which creates drug diversion and waste. When tested by hospitals, retail pharmacies, and LTC facilities via the N3PR application, they found significant cost containment while getting a complete understand of their returns and how to reduce them in the future.

N3PR provides all of the training necessary to understand the application to the fullest extent. Current clients who use this application believe in this methodology as we educate them on best practices to reduce returns. The process is simple and is available 24/7.

We believe in assisting and educating our clients to reduce expired returns and provide the most complete and comprehensive process in the industry. Unlike the traditional return vendors, we want to reduce your expired inventory because it is yours and the decision of its direction should be yours as well.

Product Specifications

A recent U.S. government study conducted on the pharmaceutical returns industry found several infractions and opportunities for diversion because of its lack of transparency. The N3PR application is tailored for transparency so you know where your product is every step of the way, solving the unknown of returns. The future of pharmaceutical returns is here and we are excited to present this game changing opportunity to you.

Key Customers

Veterans Affairs Nationwide/U.S. Government Markets Served

Hospitals, retail chain pharmacies, retail pharmacies, independent pharmacies, LTC pharmacies, wholesalers, and U.S. government hospitals and pharmacies.

Start Streamlining Your Pharmacy With Modular Pole Systems From Source Communications

Modular Pole Systems™ from Source Communications can improve your customer experience, bolster staff morale, and increase productivity by streamlining processes across your facilities.

Product Specifications

President & CEO: Jeff Ditges

Founded: 1987

Employees: 11-50

Toll-Free Phone: (800) 831-6669

Phone: (303) 466-8925

Website: www.source-communications.com

Company Background

Source Communications has provided services and products to the nation’s top retailers since 1987. We are a single-vendor solution for certified technology services and products to improve your businesses’ productivity, profitability, security, and sustainability across the complete physical infrastructure of your facilities.

We provide custom products and services supporting point-ofsale equipment and computer systems nationwide. We believe in providing extras that help make you operate more smoothly, efficiently, and economically than you’ve ever experienced. Start Here.

Product Overview

Modular Pole Systems (MPS) will streamline your pharmacy counter to improve employee productivity and silently suggest to the customer that your pharmacy is a modern, efficient facility. These Made in the USA, individually customized, patented square poles consolidate all of your POS and RX hardware, like keyboards, touch screens, pin pads, hand scanners, and printers all into one vertical area. It saves counter space and economizes the efforts of your employees.

Features & Options

n Improved Customer Engagement

When your equipment is organized and mounted, employees spend less time away from their customers and more time taking care of them.

n Easy to Use, Inexpensive to Own

The modular aspect of the design allows you to add and subtract from the pole as you see fit, you don’t need an entirely new system if your equipment changes.

n Easily Adaptable

Our products are reconfigurable, so as your needs or equipment changes, the product can change along with it. This provides a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution.

n In Stores Across the Country

You can buy with confidence because our Made in the USA systems were named by a top, national retailer as their enterprise solution for mounting touch screens.

n Patented Dual Tilting Tension

Our never-fail constant friction hinge technology ensures it will never become loose. The dual tilting tension makes a touchscreen easy to relocate and stay in place with consistent use.

n Mount More Equipment

Get more Usable Surface Mount Area (U.S.M.A). We have more surfaces to hold more equipment then a round pole. Our square poles are easy to reconfigure, so when your needs change, it’s easy to upgrade or reconfigure your Modular Pole Systems™ products.

Testimonial

“Quality solutions, flexibility, engineering excellence, and fantastic customer service. In my mind, no other ‘stand’ competitor could stand up to your solutions.”

— Senior Sales Engineer for a Leading Payment Terminal Manufacture

Additional Product Lines

n UnderStands™

UnderStands are the most secure, versatile, and easiest to use card reader stands available today. They provide tilting and swiveling options while maintaining PCI compliance and ADA standards.

n Wireless Cash Carts™

The Wireless Cash Cart is a portable, self-contained cash register with a robust internal power system. The cart is configurable to hold all types of point-of-sale equipment.

Ordering Information

Visit our website at www.source-communications.com or call us at (303) 466-8925.

Color Coded Sun and Reading Glasses Program by Franklin Eyewear®

Reading glasses price tags are color coded by strength and sunglasses price tags by category. This makes it easy to keep your displays organized and makes re-ordering simple!

President & CEO: Al Underwood

Founded: 1975

Toll-Free Phone: (877) 766-0321

Toll-Free Fax: (877) 766-9542

Address: 260 Christopher Cove Ridgeland, MS 39157

Website: www.franklineyewear.com

Company Background

Franklin Eyewear evolved as Al Underwood drove from drugstore to drugstore in his home state of Mississippi in the early 1980s. Al had developed a sunglasses program that he started selling to convenience stores in 1975, and soon after, he added independent pharmacies due to the need for a reading glasses program.

Al added reading glasses in 1985, naming his line after Ben Franklin, who invented bifocals. After the advent of the baby boomers into reading glasses consumers, it was no longer just about function as fashion became a driving force for the forever young crowd buying them.

Product Overview

Franklin Eyewear displays are merchandised by strength, so the consumer can turn to the panel with their strength, and see a selection of frame styles and colors. Each panel has a color coded label designating the strength. The glasses price tags are color coded to match! The $9.99 retail price opens the door to multiple sales as people have a hard time picking just one, and they want to keep them in many places for easy access.

In addition to reading glasses, Franklin Eyewear offers a corresponding sunglasses program, color coded by category — sports, trendy, and fashion all at $9.99 retail. Also included in the sunglasses program for $9.99 are polarized sunglasses and sun-bifocals. Sunglasses with bifocals make it easy to read your smartphone in the sunlight.

Franklin Eyewear’s easy-to-maintain color coded program with quality and style at reasonable retails and a 50% margin, makes you competitive in today’s market and keeps your customers coming back for more.

Testimonials

“I was convinced no one would buy readers or sunglasses from an independent pharmacy when so many other places carry them. Boy was I wrong. I first carried Franklin Readers and they flew off the rack. I have people that come just for the trendy, good quality, reading glasses we sell. So I decided to try carrying the sunglasses as well. These have also been a great seller and a convenience for people.”

— Jennifer Palazzolo, Flatiron Pharmacy, Longmont, CO

“Our customers resoundingly say ‘Great price, great style, and great products!’ We have fortunately noticed repeat business from these customers who are referring others to our pharmacy for your product. CVS is right across the street from our location and charges over $20 for glasses that are inferior and unattractive. We are now proud and happy to carry Franklin Eyewear in our community pharmacy.”

— Francis DiMarco Pharm.D., Wilmont Pharmacy & Surgicals, Scarsdale, NY

“Franklin Eyewear has been a great addition to our front store. Customers love the quality and price of the eyeglasses and Al is extremely knowledgeable and will get you everything you need to start selling glasses. From counter displays to full floor models, they have everything you need. It’s always nice to walk by Franklin Eyewear at a trade show or conference because Al always remembers his customers and makes a point to say hello. We highly recommend Franklin Eyewear, I wish all our vendors were this great!”

— Alex Doyle, Conley’s Drug Store, Ipswich, MA

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