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Buyer’s Guide FALL/WINTER CATEGORIES Pharmacy Automation

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Pharmacy Automation

Bar-Code Packaging Systems 4

MEDI-DOSE®, INC.

Bar-Code Packaging Systems 1

MILT® 3.0 Unit Dose Labeling and Bar Coding Software

CAREFUSION Pyxis® Technologies

Address: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974 Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966 Email: info@medidose.com Website: www.medidose.com

Address: 3750 Torrey View Court, San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 888-876-4287 Fax: 858-617-1451 Email: communications@carefusion.com Website: www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions

Product Description: MILT 3.0 contains a whole new look, with a variety of innovative features designed to keep pace with the ever-changing practice of pharmacy packaging. We’ve greatly expanded our formatting options so you can design your Medi-Dose and LiquiDose labels any way you want. Bar codes, graphics, special fonts, tall man lettering, shapes and logos can now be included. All were added to call attention to important dispensing information and help minimize medication error.

Product Description: Pyxis® technologies helps pharmacists save time and prevent medication errors while improving medication availability and nurse communication in end-to-end inventory management. Through automation and actionable intelligence, our pharmacy solutions help control and manage medications, improve workflow, increase medication availability and properly manage pharmaceutical waste. Learn more at www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions.

Bar-Code Packaging Systems 2

Decentralized Ward-Based Cabinets 5

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

CAREFUSION Pyxis® Technologies

DoseEdge Pharmacy Workflow Manager

Address: 3750 Torrey View Court, San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 888-876-4287 Fax: 858-617-1451 Email: communications@carefusion.com Website: www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com

Product Description: The system is the first integrated system for managing IV and oral-dose preparation activities. Real-time status of incoming and in-process doses, bar-code drug verification and dose tracking, automatic dose calculation. Offers best-practices approach for pharmacy workflow and remote inspection of pharmacy preparation steps. Also available – DoseEdge TPN system for managing the parenteral nutrition compounding process, including manual additions.

Bar-Code Packaging Systems 3

Decentralized Ward-Based Cabinets 6

EPS®, INC. LiquiDose® Labeling Address: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974 Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966 Email: info@medidose.com Website: www.medidose.com Product Description: Scanning 1-D bar codes can prove frustrating on small or irregularly shaped containers. Medi-Dose®/ EPS® has addressed this with its new LiquiDose Square Labels. When used with MILT® software, these labels accommodate complete medication identification with comprehensive bar codes. By turning the label 90 degrees, the curvature of the container no longer hinders scanning. Available in 1”, 1.33” and 2.66” sizes for laser or direct thermal printers. Through MILT, appropriate bar code sizes and symbologies can be selected for the container and label. Labels have FDAacceptable adhesive for use with blood, IV products.

OMNICELL, INC. Medication / Supply Automated Dispensing Systems Address: 590 E. Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone: 650-251-6100 Website: www.omnicell.com Product Description: Omnicell is a leading provider of medication and supply automation and related business analytics. Hospitals and post-acute care sites worldwide rely on Omnicell systems to increase patient safety and medication adherence, streamline workflow, address regulations, and reduce costs through improved charge capture and inventory management of medications and supplies.

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IV Automated Devices 7

Other Pharmacy Automation 10

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

EXACTAMIX 1200 Compounder

RAPIDFILL Automated Syringe Filler, Order 90000

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com

Product Description: Bar-code verification, 12-ingredient ports, closed system with no sterility breaks, accurate delivery with secondary check, easy setup, high-speed delivery, electronic Y-site for high-use ingredients, and lockout for incompatible ingredients as well as air occlusion detection. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

Product Description: RAPIDFILL device automates filling, capping, labeling and bar coding of sterile batch syringes—up to 800/hour. Designed to fit in your hood. Colored labels available. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

IV Automated Devices 8

Other Pharmacy Automation 11

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

EXACTAMIX 2400 Compounder

RAPIDFILL Automated System Connectors

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com

Product Description: Bar-code verification, 24-ingredient ports, closed system with no sterility breaks, accurate delivery with secondary check, easy setup, high-speed delivery, electronic Y-site for high-use ingredients, and lockout for incompatible ingredients as well as air occlusion detection. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

Product Description: RAPIDFILL Automated System Connectors enable connections of male luer syringes, tube sets, repeating syringes, bag ports and other containers. Available with cap, allowing intermittent fills and capped storage. Latex-free and non-DEHP. Available 50/case. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

IV Automated Devices 9

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

INTELLIFILL i.v. System

REPEATER Pump

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com Product Description: Each dose individually labeled, bar coded, scanned and matched to order. Captures source images for review and verification. On-demand reconstitution and filling. High-speed automation. Significant medication-acquisition cost savings. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the operator’s manual.

Other Pharmacy Automation 12

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com Product Description: Tired of reconstituting, pooling and then filling syringes, dispensers and elastomeric devices? The REPEATER Pump automates your fluid transfer needs with high flow rates, variable speeds and delivery accuracy as low as 0.2 mL. Disposables available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

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Medication Management Systems

Unit Dose Repackaging 13

MEDI-DOSE®, INC.

Drug Delivery Systems

Medi-Dose Unit Dose Packaging Systems

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Address: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974 Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966 Email: info@medidose.com Website: www.medidose.com

DISCPAC Self-Righting Luer Tip Caps Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com

Product Description: The Medi-Dose® unit dose packaging systems are efficient, inexpensive systems for in-house packaging and distribution of solid oral medication. Medi-Dose provides tamper-evidence, ultraviolet inhibitance and moisture protection. No glass, metal, large capital expense or formal training is required. Our Medi-Cup® PLUS blisters (blue and green) provide up to 1-year beyond-use dating, whereas our traditional ones (clear and amber) still maintain your meds for 6 months. Medi-Dose features 13 different styles of blisters, including deep and jumbo ones for large tablets or capsules and new OVAL and Mini blisters, designed for saving space in medication bins. All labeling for the Medi-Dose system can be accomplished using the MILT® Bar Coding Software.

Product Description: Self-righting caps secure easily to any size luer syringe. Available in 12 colors, packaged individually or in convenient packages of 25 and 100. Latex-free, non-DEHP material withstands freezing. Pack may be closed and stored in the hood for later use. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

Unit Dose Repackaging 14

Drug Delivery Systems 17

EPS®, INC.

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

TampAlerT® Liquid Unit Dose Packaging Systems

EXACTAMED Oral Dispensers

Address: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974 Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966 Email: info@medidose.com Website: www.medidose.com

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com

Product Description: EPS®, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest enhancements to its TampAlerT® liquid packaging line. TampAlerT is now available in larger sizes—60 mL, 100 mL and 120 mL (2-, 3- and 4-ounce capacities). These new larger sizes are ideal for larger volumes of unit-dose medications, controlled substances as well as outpatient and after-hours dispensing. The caps are available in either a regular screw cap or child-resistant styles. Tighten the cap on the bottle, when removed, a tamper-evident seal will adhere to the top of the bottles. All TampAlerT bottles (including the smaller 15- and 30-mL sizes) are stocked in either a natural polyethylene or in a white ultraviolet-inhibitant resin. No outside equipment or accessory heat seals are necessary to provide a tamper-evident seal. TampAlerT is tamper-evidence with a twist of the wrist. All TampAlerT bottles can be labeled with EPS’s LiquiDose Labels and MILT 3.0 Software.

Product Description: Market-leading oral-only syringes and accessories for oral liquid medication filling and delivery. Unique tip design, grey plunger and blue printing provide clear differentiation from IV syringes. Complete range of dispensers—from 0.5 to 60 mL—with precise deliveries as low as 0.01 mL. Also available: specialty dispensers for enteral, vaginal and topical medications. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

Pharmacy Waste Systems

Drug Delivery Systems 18

Pharmaceutical Waste Services 15

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION EXACTAMIX Compounder EVA Containers

CAREFUSION Pyxis® Technologies Address: 3750 Torrey View Court, San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 888-876-4287 Fax: 858-617-1451 Email: communications@carefusion.com Website: www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions Product Description: Pyxis® technologies helps pharmacists save time and prevent medication errors, while improving medication availability and nurse communication in end-to-end inventory management. Through automation and actionable intelligence, our pharmacy solutions help control and manage medications, improve workflow, increase medication availability and properly manage pharmaceutical waste. Learn more at www.carefusion.com/RXsolutions.

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com Product Description: High bag clarity for ease of visual inspection, attached bag clamp for convenient closure, covered addition port to keep the area protected until used. New lay-flat tube material helps minimize the risk of particulate in the bag. EVA construction provides cleaner disposal for incineration. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

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Drug Delivery Systems 19

Unit Dose Products 21

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING

Tamper-Evident Luer Lock Tip Caps, Order 64010 or 64110

Unit Dose Products Address: 2550-A John Glenn Ave., Columbus, OH 43217 Phone: 800-707-4621 Fax: 614-492-0448 Email: AHPmarketing@americanhealthpackaging.com Website: americanhealthpackaging.com

Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com

Product Description: American Health Packaging is a market leader in providing generic unit dose products to hospital and LTC facilities. Our line is comprehensive across all major therapeutic groups. Bar coded to the dose level, our products feature color-coded labels with “tall man” lettering to provide an additional safety feature to differentiate similar products.

Product Description: Latex-free and non-DEHP three-part cap requires the user to break off the outer sleeve to dispense medication. A red ring remains, indicating the outer sleeve has been tampered with. Sold in sterile packs of 10 for convenient use. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

IV Devices

Drug Shortage Solutions 20

RELIANCE WHOLESALE INC. Supply Sensitive Pharmaceuticals

Dispensing Pins/Venting Systems 22

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Address: 9325 Cordova Park Road, Cordova, TN 38018-6580 Phone: 866-210-1591 Fax: 866-669-5699 Email: sales@reliancemw.com Website: www.reliancewholesale.com

SUPOR® Syringe Filters Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800.827.8220 Fax: 800.494.2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com

Product Description: Rx wholesaler focused on safety, dependability and expediency. A strategic partner and vital component of the hospital pharmacy’s drug shortage solution, Reliance provides verified pedigree with all orders, as well as tracked delivery schedules, so supply-sensitive pharmaceuticals reach you when you need them most. Helping you put patients first.

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Product Description: Sterile syringe filters help provide quality control during sterile drug preparation. Double-luer design for secure attachment. Rapid filtration and high throughput, with low protein binding and broad drug compatibility. Allows for fast, effective filtration. Available on GPO contracts. Manufactured by Pall Corporation for Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

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BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION TWOFER Needles Address: 9540 S Maroon Circle, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-827-8220 Fax: 800-494-2292 Email: CallToAction@baxter.com Website: www.baxter.com Product Description: Dual-purpose luer-lock needles for vented and nonvented vial additions and withdrawals. Huber point minimizes the risk of coring. Perform reconstitution and fluid transfer applications without changing needle. Available on GPO contracts. Rx only. For safe and proper use, refer to the IFU.

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IV Protective Devices 24

Lab Monitoring Software 25

EPS®, INC.

COOPER-ATKINS CORPORATION TempTrak™ Wireless Monitoring System

High Alert and Line Tracing Labels Address: 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974 Phone: 800-523-8966 Fax: 800-323-8966 Email: info@medidose.com Website: www.medidose.com Product Description: Confusion of IV lines can have catastrophic results. Standards organizations have long recommended labeling and reconciling IV lines, but facilities have struggled with implementing workable systems. Medi-Dose/ EPS Line Tracing Labels help pharmacy and nursing overcome this challenge, enabling line traces for all IV and catheter lines.

Address: 33 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT 06455 Phone: 860-349-3473 Fax: 860-347-5135 Email: info@cooper-atkins.com Website: www.cooper-atkins.com Product Description: TempTrak™ Wireless Monitoring System offers the most advanced 24/7 remote temperature, humidity, door open/close and pressure differential monitoring, storing data indefinitely and providing real-time alerts through pop-up message, email, voice alert and page. Designed exclusively for the healthcare environment, TempTrak™ is offered in both 900 MHz and WiFi (802.11) configuration. New software version 5.0 is available with customized data reporting and enhanced user-friendly interface.

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