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Unit-Dose & Multi-Dose Packaging & Supplies
Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI)
Unit Dose Pharmacy Packaging Solutions Provider
Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) has been a global healthcare packaging solutions provider for 50 years and is the first manufacturer in the U.S. to design and market a bench-scale strip packager for hospitals. MPI provides complete pharmacy packaging solutions, including machines, materials, software, and support, for packaging oral solid and oral liquid medication, and overwrapping and labeling of ampoules, vials, and syringes. MPI's packaging systems contribute to saving patients' lives by reducing medication errors while increasing productivity and automation in pharmacy packaging operations. Implemented by acute care and LTC/EC pharmacies, as well as, retail, repackaging, and specialty pharmacies worldwide, MPI’s packaging solutions, which include MPI’s exclusive Pak- EDGE™ UD Barcode Labeling Software, are uniquely positioned to assist the hospital pharmacy with BPOC and BCMA initiatives and include optional integration to First DataBank™ drug data, imprints, and images library, thereby assisting the pharmacy to reduce potential dispensing errors, decrease costs, improve efficiency, and maximize safety.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Medical Packaging Inc., LLC 8 Kings Court Flemington, NJ 08822 TOLL-FREE: 800-257-5282 FAX: 609-466-3775 sales@medpak.com www.medpak.com
Medi-Dose®, Inc./EPS®, Inc.
Unit Dose Done Right — Medi-Dose and EPS
Medi-Dose® unit dose systems are efficient and inexpensive for in-house packaging and distribution of solid oral medication. Medi-Dose provides tamper-evidence, ultraviolet inhibitance, and moisture protection ... it’s even ideal for medications covered under USP <800>. Medi-Cup® PLUS blisters provide one-year beyond-use dating! 15 different styles of blisters are available ... including new MULTI-PURPOSE and JUMBO ones for multiple meds, large tablets or capsules, MINI blisters designed for saving space in medication bins, and OVAL blisters for a variety of dispensing cabinets. Medi-Dose, Inc.’s MILT® 4 software provides complete medication identification and barcoding capabilities for all your labeling needs ... solids, liquids, syringes, ampules, IV’s, and equipment. Flexible formatting (different colors, fonts, even Tall-Man Lettering), laser and thermal printing, and customized workflow for your facility are all available through the program. EPS®, Inc. manufactures and markets TampAlerT® — tamper-evident liquid unit dose packaging systems from 15 mL to 120 mL capacities. In addition, EPS®, Inc. distributes a wide variety of IV Additive accessories for chemo and other IV procedures, resealable and ultraviolet inhibitant bags, sterile dropping and other solution bottles, trays and totes, tapes and labels, wraps and labels calling attention to HIGH ALERT meds, and a wide variety of ancillary items for the safe distribution of medication.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Medi-Dose®, Inc./EPS®, Inc. Robert Braverman, President 70 Industrial Drive Ivyland, PA 18974 TOLL-FREE: 800-523-8966 PHONE: 215-396-8600 TOLL-FREE FAX: 800-323-8966 FAX: 215-396-6662 rbraverman@medidose.com www.medidose.com
Complete Packaging Solutions
Machines, Materials, Software & Support
Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (MPI) provides unit dose packaging and labeling systems that assist pharmacies in decreasing packaging costs, increasing operational efficiency and reducing medication errors. We are committed to supporting today’s hospital professionals with establishing efficient medication management and improving patient safety.
Auto-Print®
Oral Solid Medication
Fluidose® Series 6
Oral Liquid Medication
Auto-Draw®
Oral Syringe Filling System
Pharmacy Accessory Bagging System
Overwrap Ampoules, Syringes & Vials
Auto-Wrap®
Syringe Labeling System
8 Kings Court • Flemington, NJ 08822 • USA Toll free: 800.257.5282 Phone: 609.466.8991 info@medpak.com www.medpak.com
DOSIS by Manchac Technologies
Autonomous Workflows That Improve the Bottom Line
DOSIS Systems has streamlined the integration of our technology into a simple process starting with evaluating the pharmacy's workflow, preparing for a straightforward installation, and transitioning into ongoing productivity and savings. Since 2006, DOSIS Systems has been leading the way in autonomous workflow solutions by improving pharmacy efficiencies. We strive to make the pharmacist more productive while improving patient care, ultimately making pharmacies more accurate and profitable than ever before. As the industry-leading autonomous workflow system, DOSIS Systems produces more than 2 million blister card prescriptions every month in pharmacies ranging in size from 350 to over 10,000 patients. Because each pharmacy is unique in operation, DOSIS Systems customizes integration and seamlessly connects to the pharmacy management software ensuring a personalized solution every time. This includes a monthly, no-lease pricing structure that gives options to each pharmacy. DOSIS Systems makes increasing blister card production easy with the flexibility of adding units to the system at any time — DOSIS Systems is the only truly scalable option. Our team is ready to discuss the details of your specific pharmacy workflow and the impact we can have on your bottom line.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Manchac Technologies 1115 Second Street Alexandria, LA 71301 TOLL-FREE: 877-MANCHAC (877-626-2422) PHONE: 318-442-3686 FAX: 318-445-1268 sales@manchac.com www.dosis.com
Unit-Dose & Multi-Dose Packaging & Supplies
Accu-Chart®
Barcoding and Unit Dose Systems
Accu-Chart® has been in the unit dose drug distribution and barcode systems business for over 40 years. Our founder, Tim Cloninger, developed one of the first pharmacy and bedside barcode scanning systems, and was involved in developing the first unit dose packaging equipment with barcode printing capability. Today, we offer a variety of packaging and barcode solutions designed to prevent medication errors and reduce costs. 1) Multi-Dose: Our latest offering, the Axial™, is a next-generation multi-dose packaging machine containing innovative technology and features, in a smaller footprint at an affordable price. 2) Unit-Dose: The Vantage Cadet® series of machines can package up to 120 doses-per-minute for solids and up to 32 doses-per-minute for liquids, all within a Class A package. 3) Barcode Labels: Our AccuPrint™ series of barcode label printers use high-quality 600 dpi printing on a variety of labels, including our patented multi-dose flag labels and color-coding label designs. 4) And much more! From bagging machines for large items, pumps and syringe filling systems, compounding solutions, and more, we have you covered for just about any need in your pharmacy. For more information on our products, please contact Accu-Chart® at (847) 252-7300, or visit our website at www.accuchart.com. We look forward to speaking with you!
CONTACT INFORMATION: Accu-Chart®� 1305 Remington Road Suite I Schaumburg, IL 60173 PHONE: 847-252-7300 FAX: 630-307-5982 sales@accuchart.com www.accuchart.com
ARxIUM
Innovative Packaging Solutions
The FastPak™ Elite premium packaging solution offers unparalleled versatility and modular configuration to provide limitless drug formulary capabilities. The system is available in three models: 260, 336, or 520, to accommodate the most demanding production needs. The packager is designed with features that increase speed, improve uptime, and support lower total ownership costs, making this the most innovative production-oriented packager today. The FastPak Verify is a filtering system designed to visually inspect the contents in pouch packages produced by the FastPak Elite automated packaging system. This compact workflow tool improves the efficiency of your pharmacy check process for solid oral medications. ARxIUM delivers best-in-class technology and unparalleled expertise, focused on helping pharmacies of all sizes improve safety, productivity, and efficiency. We provide scalable, comprehensive pharmacy solutions — from drug order to delivery, prescription to patient — for every segment of the pharmacy market, including but not limited to health systems, long-term care, retail, and central processing. Contact us today to learn how ARxIUM can help you meet your pharmacy business and operational objectives!
CONTACT INFORMATION: ARxIUM, Inc. 1400 Busch Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 TOLL-FREE: 888-537-3102 info@ARxIUM.com www.ARxIUM.com
Unit-Dose & Multi-Dose Packaging & Supplies
Synergy Medical
SynMed® the Total Adherence Solution
With over 13 years of experience, and 500+ installations in North America, Synergy Medical is the market leader in pharmacy automation for dispensing solid oral medication in both singledose and multimed blister packs. The Synergy Medical team is focused on the design, manufacturing, software development, service, and support of the SynMed® system. Our engineers are continuously working to upgrade the technology, allowing SynMed® to interface with virtually every pharmacy software system, and to ll over 30 di erent types of single- and multi-dose blister packs. We are proud to o er “The Total Adherence Solution,” to drive ve-star ratings, achieve high rates of reimbursement, and attract new patients. Our proven technology has evolved to o er a solution to t every need with proven results for all levels of production. In addition to our standard robot, SynMed® ULTRA o ers unparalleled production speeds for high-volume environments (up to 90 multi-dose cards per hour and 180 singledose cards per hour). The SynMed® Assist is an on-screen guidance system for accurate and e cient manual production — an excellent way to safely initiate an adherence strategy, with the option to migrate to full automation when the time is right. The SynMed® Total Adherence Solution will ultimately handle any type of adherence packaging. "There is a continuum of care, and with the SynMed-generated packaging we can adapt to each setting; that is why we thought SynMed t our strategic plans." — Kevin Fearon, COO Absolute Pharmacy
CONTACT INFORMATION: Synergy Medical Mark Rinker, Vice President of Sales, North America PHONE: 646-859-2068 info@synmedrx.com www.synmedrx.com
U.S. ADDRESS: Synergy Medical USA Inc. 2915 Ogletown Road #2565 Newark, DE 19713
HOME OFFICE: 2600 Jacques-Cartier Blvd. E. Longueuil, QC Canada J4N 1P8
American Health Packaging
The Preferred Manufacturer of Serialized, Barcoded Unit Dose Products
American Health Packaging is a leader in manufactured serialized, barcoded unit dose medications for the health care marketplace. With an industry-leading offering of over 500 unit dose oral solid SKUs for inpatient pharmacies, AHP provides UD across all major therapeutic groups with broad access and consistent supply through partner GPOs and wholesalers. AHP is committed to facilitating effective bedside scanning and patient safety through products that enable pharmacy efficiency and support along the chain of care. In 2017, AHP introduced Liquid Unit Dose Cups — unit dose oral solutions that provide many of the same traditional safety and efficiency benefits as their core oral solids products. AHP has since expanded Liquid Unit Dose to provide high-utilization treatments for customers — with plans to further grow their UD offering in 2021 and beyond. As a unit dose manufacturer, American Health Packaging is registered with the FDA and fully adheres to cGMP guidelines. AHP is licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration to package Schedule II to V controlled substances.
CONTACT INFORMATION: American Health Packaging 2550 John Glenn Avenue Suite A Columbus, OH 43206 TOLL-FREE: 800-707-4621 FAX: 614-492-0448 AHPmarketing@american healthpackaging.com www.americanhealth packaging.com
Unit-Dose & Multi-Dose Packaging & Supplies
Euclid® Medical Products
Your Low-Cost, Quality Solution to Unit and Multi-Dose Packaging
For more than 40 years, Euclid® Medical Products has been a trusted partner for pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and third-party re-packagers all over the globe seeking high-quality, efficient unit/multi-dose packaging and barcoding systems. With our proprietary Vantage™ Software, you get a customizable labeling program providing a single user interface to all Euclid® Medical Products packing systems, offering linear and 2D barcoding capabilities, fade-resistant thermal printing, and machines producing up to 120 units per minute. Recently, Euclid® Medical Products launched a number of new products including the Atomic™ Liquid Unit Dose, Vantage™ Label Printer, and Vantage™ Bagger. In addition, Euclid® Medical Products also has a new line of unit/multi-dose adherence pouch packaging machines called Axial® RMD-144 and Axial® RMD-352. Euclid® Medical Products is an industry leader that ensures patient safety by providing exceptional products and value to our customers. Visit our site and request a quote to see "The Euclid Difference" for yourself.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Euclid® Medical Products 339 Mill Street Apple Creek, OH 44606 TOLL-FREE: 800-727-2543 FAX: 330-698-1254 info@euclidmedical products.com www.euclidmedical products.com
INTRODUCINGMULTI-DOSE PACKAGERMULTI-DOSE PACKAGER
R Euclid Medical Products is excited to announce the introduction of two new Multi-Dose packaging machines. The Axial RMD-144, featuring 144 canisters, and the Axial RMD-352, featuring 352 TM TM 2 NEW canisters. MULTI-DOSE
These Next Generation packaging machines can unit dose or multi-dose solid medications at speeds up to 65 packages per PACKAGING MACHINES minute. Storing up to 15 canisters of one medication for high ■volume runners, the machines can continue to package as canisNext generation ters are replaced. Multi/Unit dose
Built on a revolutionary new rotary design, the 2x2 foot (144 canisters) and 2x4 foot (352 canisters) machines boast a smaller footprint than any other machine on the market. This sleek new design also allows for easy access to the canisters, as well as easy cleaning and maintenance. With new RFID smart canisters and a built in dehumidifier these machines can package medications with a very low error rate.
packaging technology (2 models: 144 and 352 canister machines) ■ New rotary design provides a small footprint (2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’) and front loading KEY FEATURES: Fast packaging speeds: up to 65 per minute
2 models: 144/352 canister machinesPackage and refill Small footprint: 2x2 foot (144 canisters) and 2x4 foot (352 canisters at the same canisters) machines time
Speeds up to 65 packages/minuteRFID “Smart” canisters
A 6.5" LCD panel built into the machine at eye level allow for placement for ease of operationanywhere ■ Smart canisters have RFID technologyQuiet operation ■ Built in dehumidifier Built-in dehumidifier ■ Provides 300 DPI thermal transfer printing and can produce Easy to clean linear or 2D barcodes ■ Packaging materials contain technology that provides Fast Easy Opening MyMeds+® marketing tool kit
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Euclid Medical Products 339 Mill Street, Apple Creek, OH 44606 800-727-2543 info@euclidmedicalproducts.com
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Medicine-On-Time, A CSS Health Company
Creating Patient Centricity and Profitability
Your patients are at the center of everything you do. Creating patient centricity and adding revenue to your pharmacy are equally important goals. That is why your medication adherence products and clinical solutions should be designed with profitability and patient outcomes in mind. Medicine-On-Time, a CSS Health Company provides the solutions and services you need to be successful. With motNext adherence software, you can improve the efficiency of your adherence program, and power multiple compliance packaging solutions. Our array of compliance packaging products help you improve PDC scores and service any patient in any care setting. Our unique Performance Program arms you with the tools you need to mitigate DIR fees, and discover new performance payout opportunities. Additional business development services help you market your pharmacy and expand your footprint, all with help and guidance from experienced marketing and business development professionals. If you are looking to further expand your clinical services, ask about CSS Health’s Advanced Practice Network and EHR to access new clinical reimbursement opportunities. With CSS Health and Medicine-On-Time, increase customer loyalty, and take your patients and your pharmacy into the future.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Medicine-On-Time Tori Pearson Director of Pharmacy Programs 11461 US Highway 301 N Suite 101 Thonotosassa, FL 33592 TOLL-FREE: 800-722-8824 Ext. 833 PHONE: 785-331-6112 tori.pearson@medicine ontime.com www.medicineontime.com
Unit-Dose & Multi-Dose Packaging & Supplies
Yuyama
Your Silent Partner in Success
Yuyama specializes in medical and pharmaceutical automation. It is the largest pharmacy automation company worldwide, and the first company to introduce an automated prescription filling machine to the market. Yuyama started its USA division in 1996 and now has over 2,200+ machines in the U.S. market. Since our inception, we continue to grow. Innovation drives our growth, and our solutions have proven to be exceptionally reliable, user-friendly, and safe. To improve your pharmacies productivity and safety, discover the new Fully Automatic Vial Filling Machine “EV-180UC” by Yuyama. The EV-180UC “Universal” is the newest generation of vial filling robotics from Yuyama. The EV-180UC fills more than 50% of the daily script volume, saving you time to increase your customer satisfaction. The Universal Canister is the solution for generic medications. The canister enables users to dispense various medications after calibration. It means that pharmacists no longer need to order the additional canisters for sudden brand-generic changes. By automating 180 of your fastest-moving oral solid medications, the EV-180UC accurately fills and labels 500+ prescriptions or more per day, or 50% of countable oral solid volume.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Yuyama Byron Furdge 2050 N. Lively Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 TOLL-FREE: 800-593-1005 yusa.sales@yuyama-usa.com www.yuyamarx.com
Unit Dose Solutions, Inc.
Patient Safety First
Unit Dose Solutions Inc. (UDS) is based in Morrisville, NC, near Research Triangle Park, NC. Formed in 2005, the company’s mission is to provide packaging services to healthcare facilities (hospitals, long-term healthcare facilities, nursing homes, etc.) and small to mid-sized manufacturers in accordance with good manufacturing practices (cGMP). At UDS, patient safety comes first. Compared to other drug distribution systems within hospitals and long-term care facilities, unit dose systems are safer for the patient, with a proven reduction in the number of medication errors. Through both a bar code and human-readable label technology, our services are compliant with all major bedside verification systems. We provide our customers with the highest-quality services that will not only help you in the short-term, but also reap benefits long-term. Our commitment to quality can be seen with adhering to the highest packaging industry standards. UDS is licensed by State Boards, DEA, and is registered with FDA. UDS conducts routine internal audits and quarterly quality reviews (includes deviations, CAPA, change control, customer issue resolution, recalls, etc.). We utilize these audits to determine adverse trends and to optimize our processes when needed/mandated. Call UDS today, so you can explore your options!
CONTACT INFORMATION: Unit Dose Solutions, Inc. 860 Aviation Parkway Suite 400-A Morrisville, NC 27560 TOLL-FREE: 866-649-1145 www.unitdoseinc.com
Unit-Dose & Multi-Dose Packaging & Supplies
Noritsu Pharmacy Automation
Pharmacy Automation. Simplified.
Noritsu specializes in compliance packagers and detection/verification equipment. There is no "one-size-fits-all" answer for pharmacy technology. Noritsu will work with you to analyze your pharmacy's workflow and can offer you multiple levels of technology to streamline productivity with solutions that make logistical and financial sense. Noritsu is an international company with over 50 years' experience providing workflow analysis and equipment solutions. We take pride in the level of personalized service, customized solutions, and highly reliable products we offer. We've helped many pharmacies, some just starting with automation and others replacing legacy equipment, increase their productivity and accuracy while improving the variety and quality of products they offer to their customers. Contact us for a no-obligation discussion about whether Noritsu automation solutions are right for your pharmacy.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Noritsu Pharmacy Automation 6900 Noritsu Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 TOLL-FREE: 800-521-3686 sales@noritsu.com www.noritsurx.com
Lohxa, LLC
Innovative Healthcare Packaging
Founded in 2017, Lohxa, LLC is a contract packaging organization that specializes in providing our clients with new and innovative ways to market their products to the healthcare community. We believe in helping our clients create brand awareness that delivers results in a very competitive market by offering unique product packaging. Our industry awareness is based on the years we have talked with healthcare professionals about helping them to administer product in a safe and efficient way. We share that knowledge with our clients, so they can market a product that offers improved pharmaceutical safety and workflow, reduction of prep time, security of the product, and reduction of administration error. We operate out of two licensed facilities based in Worcester, MA, and Tampa, FL, each offering a different skill set of packaging or development opportunities. Our liquid unit dose packaging operation offers diverse packaging formats for liquids, creams, lotions, and gels. We offer serialization and primary packaging with custom secondary cartons and labeling, including tamper-evident and child-resistant options. Our liquid fill cups now are available in custom-colored lids to further solidify our commitment to eliminate dosing or product administration errors. Packaging services offered: Unit Dose Tubes 1 gm - 5 gm, Unit Dose Liquid Cups 5 mL - 15 mL, with directional Spout.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Lohxa, LLC Hans Meireles 600 Main Street Suite 110 Worcester, MA 01608 TOLL-FREE: 800-641-5564 TOLL-FREE FAX: 866-691-4767 info@lohxa.com hans@lohxa.com www.lohxa.com
Drug Package, LLC
The Market Leader in Single-Dose and Multi-Dose Blisters
Efficiency, speed, and compliance. Drug Package understands that when it comes to medication blister packs, that’s what matters. We’re the original innovator of medication cards and lead the market in designing and manufacturing high-quality, economical, and secure single-dose and multi-dose blister packs. What does this mean for you? Versatile medication blister solutions to streamline your operations and meet your customers’ critical needs — from the industry’s most experienced and trusted pharmacy supplier. Drug Package provides a wide variety of cold seal or heat seal medication blisters to accommodate a range of blister counts and sizes. Our blister packs are compatible with SynMed® Systems’ automated dispensing system, expediting your prescription filling time, and can be custom branded with your pharmacy information. Need more than blisters? We offer a complete line of filling and sealing equipment for both cold and heat seal blisters, medication carts, thermal and laser labels, and pharmacy supplies.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Drug Package, LLC 901 Drug Package Lane O'Fallon, MO 63366 TOLL-FREE: 800-325-6137 PHONE: 636-272-6261 TOLL-FREE FAX: 800-600-6137 sales@drugpackage.com www.drugpackage.com
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