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President:

Kiernan McGuire Founded: 2008 Employees: 20 Stock Symbol: Privately Held Corporation Toll-free Phone: (800) 761-0321 Phone: (800) 761-0321 Fax: (800) 928-9630 Address: 260 California Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94111 Website: www.dripdrop.com

Company Background

n Roots in Relief As a student at the Mayo Medical School, Dr. Eduardo Dolhun witnessed scores of people — many of them children — dying unnecessarily from dehydration while on a relief mission in Guatemala. Miles from a hospital and without enough equipment, he saw firsthand how effective Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) were and realized their potential to combat dehydration. n The Power of ORS Oral Rehydration Solutions were created by doctors more than 50 years ago to treat deadly dehydration in developing countries. Today ORS save over three million children around the world each year, and are recognized by Doctors Without Borders and the World Health Organization as one of the most important medical advances of the last century. n DripDrop - An Evolution in ORS In 2007, while running a private family practice in San Francisco, Dr. Dolhun grew tired of prescribing poor tasting rehydration solutions to his patients. He set out to create a new formula that his patients might actually drink; one that combined efficacy with great taste.

By 2010, Dr. Dolhun had perfected his formula for DripDrop, the first ORS to combine medical grade hydration and excellent taste. After a few years distributing DripDrop in relief settings, he recognized that an American healthcare system that favors expensive, invasive IV therapy to treat dehydration was ripe for disruption. n Changing the Way the World Hydrates Today DripDrop works with leaders across many industries to reduce dehydration’s impact on health, performance, and safety. DripDrop has received coveted awards from leaders in their fields, including a Novation Innovative Technology Designation, an Edison Award, and a Hamacher Resource Group New Item rating. Most recently, in a study among pharmacists, DripDrop received a 94% approval rating as an ORS.

Product Overview

DripDrop is a new, great tasting oral rehydration solution (ORS) that replaces fluid and electrolytes lost through exercise, heat, and illness.

It comes in lemon and berry powder packets that you mix with water.

Features & Options

DripDrop fixes dehydration fast: • In a clinical study, DripDrop has been shown to hydrate 34% more effectively than water.

• Hydrates 20% more effectively than sports drinks and has 2x the electrolytes.

• Contains 25% more electrolytes than pediatric solutions.

• Does not contain any artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

• Is kosher and gluten free.

Testimonials

“ Drip Drop has developed a refreshing new spin on oral rehydration. The creators have intelligently designed the product to rehydrate the body by studying and addressing the precise mechanisms of water and salt transport in the human body.”

— Dr. Richard Gaster, Harvard Medical School

“ As a surgeon, having a medical product that I can trust during pre- and postoperative experiences is of most importance. DripDrop is a dependable hydration product, which consistently delivers therapeutic doses of electrolytes and my patients actually like the taste!” ­— Dr. Peter Von Rogov MD, California Pacific Medical Center

Key Business Partners

DripDrop’s authorized distribution partners are: AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, Morris & Dickson, and Owens & Minor.

Markets Served

Hospitals, Children’s Hospital, Ambulatory Care Centers, Surgery Centers, Long-Term Care Pharmacies, Nursing Homes, Hospice, Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health Care, Managed Care Organizations, Retail Pharmacies, Physician Clinic and Offices, Correctional Facilities, Oncology Facility/Cancer Treatment Centers

Trade Shows/Meetings Attended

AAP, APHA, ASHP, ANA, CNW, Digestive Disease Week, FNCE, Health Connect Partners, IDN Summit, NACDS

GPO Affiliations

DripDrop is an approved national supplier for MedAssets, Novation A VHA and UHC Company, and Premier.

Ordering Information

To place an order email orders@dripdrop.com, fax to (800) 928-9630 or call (800) 761-0321.

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Hospital Pharmacy Waste Management with One Container by Clean Harbors A single container system that is simple to implement for clinical staff and is safer for the environment. It eliminates the need for waste segregation and reduces RCRA hazardous waste disposal errors and potential liability costs.

Founder & CEO: Alan McKim Founded: 1980

Employees: 13,500 Stock Symbol: CLH Toll-free Phone:

(800) 282-0058 x5465 Phone: (781) 792-5465 Address: 42 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061 Website: www.cleanharbors.com

Company Background Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout North America.

The Company serves over 250,000 customers, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies and numerous federal, state, provincial, and local governmental agencies.

For over 30 years, Clean Harbors has been helping pharmacies and healthcare institutions manage their environmental services, emergency response, and waste disposal needs. Our programs are designed to improve safety, achieve regulatory compliance, and reduce your risk. Clean Harbors is the only environmental services provider that has the ability to manage 100% of your pharmaceutical and hazardous waste, spill cleanups, lab decontamination, and facility maintenance within a companyowned network of over 250 service centers, over 50 hazardous waste disposal facilities, and the largest hazardous waste incineration capacity in North America. We will also leverage our sophisticated recycling facilities to reduce the volume and cost of your hazardous waste. At Clean Harbors our mission is to help protect our customers and the environment.

This substantially reduces noncompliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) waste disposal rules that can result from waste segregation disposal systems.

The Clean Harbors One-Container Program is a comprehensive collection system that is customized for each organization.

Clean Harbors staff, of hazardous waste experts, work with healthcare facilities to design waste management systems that improve safety, compliance, and environmental impact.

They will also develop schedules and procedures for the collection, transportation, management, documentation, and destruction of each unique waste profile.

In addition to the reduction in liability, the One-Container Program “blended” disposal cost is cost competitive and often cost neutral because Clean Harbors, as the largest hazardous waste incineration company in North America, owns and operates every step of the hazardous waste disposal process.

Testimonial “ Clean Harbors brings a lot of value to the relationship. I know that I can count on them to efficiently handle the collection and disposal responsibilities. I also know that Mellissa (Clean Harbors Project Manager) is always there to do the special projects that keep us moving forward in reducing our waste and finding new efficiencies.” ­— Crystal Saric, Coordinator of Waste Services and Waste Reduction, Fairview Health Service, Minneapolis, MN

Product Overview Clean Harbors offers the simplest and most compliant pharmaceutical waste program available: the One-Container Program. Frontline clinicians at hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities simply put both hazardous and nonhazardous pharmaceutical wastes in the same black container.*

* There are a few items that must be collected separately due to DOT regulations.

Please contact Clean Harbors for more information.

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Ask us about

MedsOnCue

The majority of patients will discard patient information leaflets after leaving the pharmacy, creating the potential for confusion and misuse. When they do, there’s the possibility to negatively impact their health, their family, and even the pharmacy’s operations.

MedsOnCue enables pharmacies to automatically print medication specific QR codes on the receipt tape printed from RMS’ POS system. Patients can scan this code with their smart phones and access real-time, pharmacy-branded prescription medication counseling videos. Videos that deliver enhanced levels of medication safety and patient education.

Learn more at www.rm-solutions.com

Contact us to discuss the best fit for your needs.

1.877.767.1060 • sales@rm-solutions.com • www.rm-solutions.com

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Reduce Readmission Rates and Improve Patient Adherence with EvolutionPOS from RMS Increase outpatient pharmacy revenue and patient compliance while reducing readmission rates and Medicare fines with EvolutionPOS! CEO:

Brad Jones Founded: 1998 Employees: 40+ Stock Symbol: Privately held 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 Retail Management Solutions is the industry leader in point-ofsale technology for retail and outpatient pharmacy and is the only POS supplier specializing strictly in pharmacies. Having installed more POS systems in the independent and institutional pharmacy markets than any other company, RMS systems have become the industry standard.

For outpatient pharmacies, we provide a seamless front-to-back transaction and information platform. Security and compliance are paramount, and our robust systems have built-in safeguards.

Redundant storage, encrypted communications, and certified payment mechanisms ensure protection and confidence.

You can count on us for prompt service in all 50 states, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are a privately held company with employees throughout the country — pharmacy technology professionals with hundreds of years of combined experience.

Product Overview Outpatient pharmacies should have a growing role in the health of your discharged patients, but seemingly most hospitals capture a small portion of their patient discharge prescriptions.

The consequences of this include reduced patient compliance, elevated risk of recurrence and readmission, and lost revenue. n EvolutionPOS Helps Hospital Pharmacies Participate More Proactively in the Discharge Process

Delivering the prescription to the patient bedside offers convenience for patients and their families. EvolutionPOS is easy to use, and it places all the register functions in your hands.

The mobile, handheld unit communicates immediately, wirelessly, and securely with your POS server. A single device accomplishes the customer check-out, including:

• Customers sign on EvolutionPOS for all signatures traditionally captured at your POS (HIPAA, prescription, credit card, etc.).

• Print receipt on the spot.

• Swipe their credit card at the time of delivery.

• Processing payments, including FSA/HRA cards.

• Real time communications with store POS for transaction and signature look up.

• Documenting pharmacist counseling.

EvolutionPOS for Pharmacy is based upon the success of our industry-leading POS offerings, Star-Plus, Star-Lite and StarLink for enterprises with multiple locations. All are designed specifically to enable pharmacists and their staff members to provide excellent and efficient patient service.

Features & Options

EvolutionPOS Capabilities Include:

• Taking advantage of our 25+ dispensary system interfaces, the most in the industry!

• Barcode scanning of prescriptions and merchandise.

• Locating all available prescriptions for the patient.

• Capturing electronic signatures in real-time.

• Swiping FSA/HSA benefit cards with real-time verification of funds.

• Tendering options include debit/credit, cash, check, and house charge.

Management Capabilities Include:

• Employee payroll deduction integration.

• OTC Inventory management and wholesaler ordering right from the handheld.* • Custom report builder to help understand the business.

Additional Product Lines Star-Lite; Star-Plus; Star-Link for real-time multi-location communication.

Client Base More than 1,000 pharmacy customers rely on RMS POS solutions. * Certified devices only.

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Focusing only on medical-grade refrigerated products for over 35 years.

Confidence Matters.

Dedicated Storage of Hazardous Drugs USP 800 states that refrigerated HDs must be stored in a dedicated refrigerator in a negative pressure area with at least 12 ACPH. As these requirements are created to protect the patient, healthcare personnel, and the environment, it is more important than ever to have confidence in your pharmacy refrigerator.

Undercounter, Upright, and Pass-Thru Models Available

For more information on Helmer Scientific Pharmacy Refrigerators: www.helmerinc.com/HDstorage

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Air-cooled, forced air circulation maintains superior temperature uniformity and consistency which is key to ensuring hazardous drugs are stored within the proper range and that all storage space can be fully utilized.

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Evaporator fans shut off during door openings to maintain stable temperatures.

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Dry storage environment and low humidity levels designed for drug storage prevent medication label and packaging degradation.

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Stainless steel drawers provide spill containment while locking drawers offer secure separation.

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Helmer - Providing Premium Protection for Hazardous Drugs USP 800 will change the way you store Hazardous Drugs.

Consider Helmer Scientific your industry advisor when selecting dedicated refrigerators for hazardous storage.

President:

Bruce King

Vice President of Sales & Marketing: Lori Gabrek Founded: 1977 Employees: 250 Stock Symbol:

Private Company (800) 743-5637 Phone: (317) 773-9073 Address: 14400 Bergen Boulevard Noblesville, IN 46060 Website: www.helmerinc.com Toll-free Phone:

Company Background Helmer Scientific is a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of cold chain storage and processing laboratory equipment.

We have over 37 years of experience in providing high-quality temperature controlled environments, with our products being used in more than 125 countries throughout the world. Helmer originated in the blood bank market where precise temperature control is essential to the successful storage and transfusion of products. These same principles have been applied to the design and development of our pharmacy products.

Product Overview The introduction of USP 800 will have a large impact on clinical pharmacies. Refrigerated HDs must be stored in a dedicated refrigerator. They must also be stored in a manner that prevents spillage or breakage if the container falls.

Helmer Scientific has been focused only on medical-grade refrigeration products since 1977. Our pharmacy refrigerators maintain superior temperature uniformity and consistency through the use of air-cooled, forced air circulation, which allows air to circulate throughout the entire chamber without blowing directly on stored product. The uniform temperature allows the use of all storage areas within the refrigerator, maximizing the usable space.

Pharmacy upright and undercounter refrigerators include rollout baskets with raised front lips, and side and rear guards, perfect for securing hazardous drugs. Pass-thru models include both stainless steel drawers and shelves, offering spill containment and easy visibility.

A full line of pharmacy refrigerators is available including 4 cu ft undercounter refrigerators which are designed to fit under ADA compliant counters, single and double-door upright models, and single and double-door pass-thru models. We offer Pharmacy models in both the i.Series® and Horizon Series™ product lines.

Features n Superior Chamber Temperature Uniformity

Stable temperatures and quick recovery are achieved with a heavy-duty, forced-air refrigeration system. Consistent temperature throughout the cabinet ensures hazardous drugs are stored within the proper range and that all storage space can be fully utilized.

n Dry Storage Environment

Did you know that many refrigerators have high humidity levels inside the cabinet? This can lead to degradation of medication labels and packaging. Helmer Scientific prevents this problem with reduced humidity levels designed specifically for drug storage.

n Configurability

Customize your storage for additional protection and user convenience.

Stainless steel drawers provide spill containment for hazardous drugs while locking drawers offer secure separation. Additional options include shelves and roll-out baskets.

n Advanced Alarm Monitoring

i.Series® models feature the i.C3® User Interface which offers constant temperature monitoring and control, access to multiple information logs, onscreen event acknowledgement for corrective actions, and downloading via a full-color touchscreen.

Horizon Series™ models include an integrated alarm monitor with visual and audible temperature alarms.

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I am NOT a vial-filling robot!

Better than a vial-filling robot or side-by-side with the robot you’ve got, the magic happens either way.

1 technician can fill up to 100 scripts per hour

Distributor

Speedy. Secure. Space-saving.

Robotic inventory management, med storage and retrieval technology.

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delivers absolute inventory accuracy virtually eliminates waste, theft and diversion uses 30% less on-hand inventory requires 19% fewer FTE hours frees up 33% pharmacy floor space holds up to 1800 stock bottles per tower

For more info: www.rxsafe.com | email: info@rxsafe.com | 877.797.2332

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RxSafe 1800™ Robotic Pharmacy Workflow Automation and RxASP 1000™ Adherence Packaging by RxSafe With complete security and confidence, pharmacies can increase profitability; improve productivity; eliminate waste, theft and diversion, and free up floor space with the RxSafe 1800. The RxASP 1000 takes adherence packaging to a whole new level—no more trays.

President & CEO: William K. Holmes Founded: 2008

Employees: <100 Toll-free Phone:

(877) 797-2332 (760) 593-7161 Address: 800 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, Suite 101 San Marcos, CA 92069 Website: www.rxsafe.com Email: info@rxsafe.com Phone:

Company Background

RxSafe began operations in 2008. Many of the principal employees have been innovating together since the early 90’s at companies such as Pyxis, Omnicell, and DDN, where they have extensively contributed to the advancement of automation in the pharmacy industry. RxSafe’s founder and CEO William Holmes has authored over 50 U.S. patents.

Product Overview

Join the other independents, chains, hospitals, clinics, military, and institutional pharmacies that have selected RxSafe automation in the quest for a better pharmacy.

Our RxSafe 1800 is the leader in automated, high-density robotic storage and retrieval of stock bottles. It represents an evolutionary leap in pharmacy automation technology because it goes beyond drawerbased systems. Unlike vial filling robots that hold a small percentage of your formulary, a three-tower RxSafe system can hold virtually all of your oral solid stock bottles.

When you’re busy, the RxSafe 1800 system really shines. Users report that a single operator can routinely fill at an effective rate of over 100 scripts per hour. If your space is tight, or there’s better use for the space, RxSafe is the solution. In a three-tower system up to 5,400 stock bottle containers fit in 40 square feet of space.

Technology sets our automated strip packager, the RxASP 1000™ apart—offering more than 1000 canisters, it takes oral solid packaging to a whole new level. Our easy-to-use universal canister means there are no more trays or remote filling stations.

Features & Options

n RxSafe 1800 Accuracy. Efficiency. Security. With only one technician and one pharmacist, virtually every pharmacy, every day can fill all prescriptions without extra filling staff. And, with one open bottle at a time, there’s less chance for error, no wasted inventory, and no narcotics theft. In fact, the RxSafe 1800™ is so secure it’s been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense for C2 narcotics storage.

With the RxSafe 1800, inventory is 100% accurate because it stores stock bottles behind locked doors and forces workflow at one station without the added expense of other software or hardware. Remote Stock Management is another standard feature of the RxSafe 1800.

All pharmacy inventory is managed by the system whether it’s inside or outside the RxSafe. No more audits. No more overstocking or wasted inventory. n RxASP 1000 The RxASP 1000™ breaks all the barriers of past strip packagers.

Designed with the most versatile “hi-fidelity” pouch printing and the easiest to open pouches, it has the highest speed in the industry and the lowest operating cost.

What really stands out is that this is the only strip packager with built-in vision inspection. Designed to be modular and scalable, the RxASP line has the smallest footprint of any strip packager on the market. In fact, the RxASP 1000 replaces 10 automatic strip packagers in half the space.

Additionally, our product line includes the RxASP 20™ for entry-level packaging and retail adherence programs.

RxSafe provides you with a complete package to guide your patients to 100% adherence. Seven years in development, RxEnsure™ is an additional level of assistance for your patients—outperforming anything on the market.

Testimonial

“ Our primary goals for making this automation investment were to increase our workflow and inventory management efficiency so we could free up staff to spend more time and attention on clinical services and other revenue generating activities.”

— Eric Black, R.Ph., Owner, Mt. Vernon Medicine Shoppe

Additional Product Lines

RxSafe 900™, RxVault 1800™, RxVault 900™, RxASP 600™, RxASP 300™, RxASP 20™, RxWillCall™, Pharmacy Design and Workflow Consulting

Ordering Information

To learn how your pharmacy can benefit from an RxSafe system, contact us by email at info@rxsafe.com, or call us at (877) 797-2332.

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CASE STUDY Prevention of Hazardous Drug Cross-Contamination During Unit Dose Packaging Doylestown Health implements Medi-Dose as a secondary packaging option to prevent cross-contamination with their existing tabletop unit dose strip packaging technology.

Chantel Farrello, RPh

Pharmacy Operations Manager ~ Doylestown Health

Nancy Donahue

Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist ~ Doylestown Health

Kim Leahy, CPhT

Asst. Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist ~ Doylestown Health

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PRIMARY INTENDED OUTCOME(s) Our goal was to prevent cross-contamination of NIOSH hazardous drug classes with our existing strip packaging automation by implementing an alternative/secondary unit dose packaging system.

CASE STUDY THE CHALLENGE Due to the hazardous nature and cross contamination issues with certain drugs, many medications could not be repackaged and bar coded through our existing strip packaging system. Therefore, an alternative/secondary repackaging solution was needed to accommodate NIOSH hazardous drugs, as well as drugs in which there was a historic challenge of automated strip packaging. These drug categories included: • NIOSH hazardous drugs (groups 1, 2, & 3) The Medi-Dose System

• Allergic cross-sensitivity drugs (penicillin, sulfa, etc.)

• “No Crush” PO drugs (estrogens) • Heat sensitive meds (existing auto strip packager runs at 110°F) • Controlled substances

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NIOSH hazardous drugs (groups 1, 2, & 3)

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Allergic crosssensitivity drugs (penicillin, sulfa, etc.)

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“No Crush” PO drugs (estrogens)

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Heat sensitive meds (existing auto strip packager runs at 110°F)

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Controlled substances

THE DECISION We determined that the Medi-Dose cold seal packaging system and accompanying MILT 4 software was a fit for packaging and bar coding our “special handling” categories of medication. Factors that led us to implement the Medi-Dose System included: • Minimal Training Resources: We wanted a solution that was simple and that required little training.

• Flexible Labeling & Bar Coding: We required multiple options (color, font, size, etc.) to strengthen communication with the pharmacy team as well as the nursing staff.

We wanted a flexible labeling solution that could be also used in situations beyond the packaging of hazardous drugs (labeling of syringes, vials, etc.).

• Secure Packaging: We required blister packaging that provided UV light protection, tamper-evidence, moisture resistance, and beyond use dating.

• Space Requirements: Space is limited, so we wanted a solution that required minimal space.

• Customer Service: We required strong customer service and support.

• Cost Containment: We wanted a solution with reasonable start-up and maintenance costs, as well as manageable long-term cost of supplies. The full Medi-Dose System can be implemented for less than $2,000.

• Robust Reporting: We required detailed reporting on the packaging process (what, when, who, how many, etc.).

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CASE STUDY THE RESULTS The Medi-Dose System accommodated our unit dose repackaging needs and continues to serve as the perfect alternative to our strip packager. Medi-Dose can accommodate all of our “special handling” categories of medication.

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The MILT 4 label software has proved to be very flexible and practical. Labeling flexibility with the MILT 4 software helped to greatly improve communication with the nursing staff regarding the special handling of certain drug classes. The reporting capabilities of the MILT 4 software are robust and meet our needs.

In addition to the repackaging of hazardous drugs, the Medi-Dose System presented additional benefits in the following situations:

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Due to NIOSH hazardous drug categories, many hospitals have implemented alternate UD packaging solutions.

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Robert Braverman President ~ Medi-Dose

• Small Lots The Medi-Dose System comes in handy with repackaging and bar coding small lots of borrowed and non-formulary drugs, especially during the weekend, when full configuration of the strip packager may not be practical.

• Down Time We are very satisfied with our existing tabletop strip packager, but like all technology, downtime is a reality. Medi-Dose has successfully filled the gap when our UD automation has been down.

• Manufacturer Changes If a different brand of PO drug is received, especially during the weekend, it is typically much easier to repackage with the Medi-Dose System than to configure the strip packager.

THE CONCLUSION The Medi-Dose unit dose system and accompanying MILT 4 software exceeded our needs as secondary/alternative unit dose packaging system. We can’t say enough about the Medi-Dose customer service, which has far exceeded our expectations in accommodation and responsiveness. We will continue to utilize Medi-Dose in the foreseeable future and recommend Medi-Dose for any health system that finds itself in a similar situation.

— Chantel Farrello, RPh

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Get ahead.

Make compounding the difference in your pharmacy.

What are the active ingredients in every PCCA membership? Quality control you don’t have to think twice about. Expert compounding pharmacy consultants who’ve got your back. And educational programs that get you on course for greatness.

So relax. With PCCA, you’ve got this.

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PCCA - The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Quality Control and Assurance Program The broadest products and services available backed by the most dedicated team in the industry.

President:

Jim Smith CEO: David Sparks Founded: 1981 Employees: 250+ Toll-free Phone: (800) 331-2498 Phone: (281) 933-6948 Fax: (800) 874-5760 Address: 9901 South Wilcrest Drive Houston, TX 77099 Website: www.pccarx.com Email: coremarketing@pccarx.com

Company Background

At PCCA, we help pharmacists and prescribers create personalized medicine that makes a difference in patients’ lives. Our members solve some of their customers’ toughest medical challenges – all while running their own businesses. That’s why we provide more products, more education and more support than any other organization. We’re always working to help our members grow, and we’ve grown, too. What began in 1981 as a small network of pharmacists is almost 4,000 members strong, with 360 employees worldwide and five distribution centers serving the United States, Canada, and Australia. At PCCA, we’ve made it our business to support compounding pharmacists every step of the way – and then some. It’s all about bringing a level of service that makes you say, “WOW.”

Product Overview

While our members have access to over 4,560 active and non-active chemicals – more than any other compounding pharmacy supplier – the competitive advantage we bring to our members is the industry’s most comprehensive quality control and assurance program. Find out more at www.pccarx.com/quality.

Here Are the Quality Differences PCCA Brings to Member Pharmacies Every Day:

n Every Lot – Not Just the Initial Lot – is Tested • We do not solely rely upon the USP or manufacturer’s label to ensure the quality of the chemicals received.

• Every lot received is tested using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible analysis, melting point, specific gravity, solubility, and chemical identifications.

• Additional testing of APIs is done using actual formulations.

n 14 Checks and Analyses Are Performed on Each Chemical Lot • Nine qualitative and quantitative analyses are performed on every incoming chemical lot before it is released for repacking or sale.

• Each lot is tested against the certificate of analysis (C of A), including: USP, EP, NF, FCC, ACS, and PCCA standards.

• After initial testing, all results are reviewed for accuracy by a second QC analyst.

• Chemicals are tested only by degreed Chemical Analysts. n PCCA Rejects Almost 200 Chemical Lots Per Year • PCCA is fully registered by the FDA, DEA, and State of Texas as a manufacturer and follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

• Only FDA-registered and GMP-certified manufacturers are used for the purchase of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

• Exclusive, proven bases and formulas. n Proven Bases for More Patient Options With access to more than 60 proprietary bases – unavailable to other compounders – your PCCA pharmacy will have more options to treat patients, from VersaBase® topicals, specifically designed for compounded HRT delivery, to Lipoderm®, the industry’s only transdermal proven to deliver four drugs simultaneously, to PracaSil™-Plus, our newest base for scar therapy backed by a number of studies showing its effectiveness. n Comprehensive Education is the Key to Compounding Continuing education is the key to quality compounding solutions.

Your PCCA pharmacy has access to more Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited continuing education than anyone else. In 2014, PCCA conducted more than 115 ACPE-accredited sessions across the United States, Canada, and Australia, as well as scores of other training sessions from clinical and technician-related topics to sales and marketing. n Complete Support Member pharmacies have access to the industry’s best support with more than 30 pharmacists and pharmaceutical chemists on-hand to answer the toughest compounding and clinical questions. n Advocacy Through our dedicated public affairs group, PCCA advocates for each member’s right to compound through such things as regulatory and insurance support, product availability, and crisis intervention. We work hard on your behalf to raise awareness of compounding and to protect your practice and your patients.

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Prep-SealTM

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IMI designs and manufactures a complete line of products specifically for sterile compounding including our renowned line of Prep-LockTM Tamper Evident Caps for luer lock syringes.

Think IMI for all your sterile product needs. We have the right tools for the job.

FREE Sterile Samples for Evaluation!

Innovative Sterile Products for Compounding Pharmacies 800-344-2554 www.imiweb.com

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Innovative Sterile Products for Compounding and Hospital Pharmacies

by International Medical Industries, Inc. Increase pharmacy productivity and efficiency with high quality and economical sterile products made right here in the USA.

President:

Jonathan Vitello Founded: 1969 Employees: 60+ Toll-free Phone: (800) 344-2884 Phone: (954) 917-9570 Fax: (954) 917-9244 Address: 2881 West McNab Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Website: www.imiweb.com

Company Background

For over 45 years, IMI has worked closely with pharmacists and compounding professionals to create innovative sterile products that meet very specialized needs. A prime example is the Prep-Lock™ Tamper Evident Syringe Cap technology. The Prep-Lock™ product family has become the tamper evidence standard among hospital pharmacies and outsource compounders everywhere. IMI remains at the forefront of developing new products specifically designed for the compounding industry. In addition, IMI has established long standing partnerships with some of the biggest names in healthcare.

Through these partnerships and directly, IMI is delivering the kind of high quality and high value products that pharmacy operations demand.

All IMI products are manufactured in the USA under the strictest quality standards at their FDA licensed, ISO 13485 certified facility.

Product Overview

Compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) are at their greatest risk when they leave the custody of your pharmacy. The Prep-Lock Tamper Evident Cap greatly reduces the risk of your CSP being compromised either accidentally or intentionally. It insures that product integrity is maintained from the time it leaves the sterile hood until it is administered by an authorized clinician.

If your facility uses an outsource compounder, chances are you are already familiar with this tamper evident cap technology. You can easily incorporate the use of this cap for your in-house preparations which will provide standardization of all syringes throughout your hospital.

Your clinicians will not have to deal with managing or training for administering syringes with multiple tamper evident methods.

Installation of the Prep-Lock Tamper Evident IV Syringe Cap in your compounding operation is highly efficient. Each sterile tray of 10 caps offers a unique “keyed” feature allowing the pharmacist the ability to quickly install the cap with a simple twist of the syringe. This helps to maintain aseptic technique and saves time when compounding several syringes at once.

Administering a syringe is very easy for the authorized clinician.

Simply pull-off the outer sleeve of the tamper evident cap, unscrew the remaining luer-lock cap and discard. Clinicians appreciate not having to deal with sticky tamper evident tape or frustrating shrink wrap.

A choice of four different colored caps allows the pharmacy the ability to color code either specific drug classes or processes. When you consider the cost of ordinary syringe caps combined with the cost of other tamper evident methods, the Prep-Lock Tamper Evident Syringe Cap offers extraordinary value. More importantly, it makes a clear statement about how seriously your facility takes drug safety.

The Prep-Lock Tamper Evident Cap for Oral Dispensers offers the same kind of tamper evident protection found in the sterile IV syringe model.

It is the only tamper evident cap for oral dispensers available today.

Since oral dispenser tips are unique to each dispenser manufacturer, the Prep-Lock Tamper Evident Cap for Oral Dispensers is offered in two different versions, one compatible with the Baxter EXACTAMED Oral Dispenser and one for the Comar Oral Dispenser. Unlike standard oral tip caps which can easily dislodge and fall off, the Prep-Lock Oral Cap provides a more secure capping of the oral dispenser.

Additional Product Lines

IMI offers a variety of sterile devices designed for the compounding pharmacist: • Prep-Seal™ - Sterile Luer Lock Caps & Plugs • Prep-Fill™ - Sterile Luer Lock Connectors • Rx-Vent™ - Sterile Venting Needles • Rx-Tract™ - Sterile Aspirating Needles

Trade Shows/Meetings Attended

IMI regularly participates in a variety of industry trade shows and conferences including: • American Society of Health‑System Pharmacists (ASHP) • National Pharmacy Purchasing Association (NPPA) • Compounders on Capitol Hill • Hospital Pharmacy Conference (Health Connect Partners) Contact the event website or IMI for dates and booth numbers.

Ordering Information

For more information on pricing, packaging, or to place an order, contact IMI sales. You may order directly or through one of our valued distributors.

FREE product samples available for evaluation upon request.

(800) 344-2554 | www.imiweb.com | sales@imiweb.com SUMMER 2015

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PHARMACY AUTOMATION ADHERENCE PRODUCTS www.noritsumedical.com

Therapy Card Patient Adherence System

Xana 3002 Central/Remote Fill Automated Strip Pouch System

NarcoMedic Secure Unit-Dose System

VBM Series Automated Blister Card System with Built-In Detection

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Noritsu Medical Group Hospital Pharmacy Automation and Adherence Products Patient adherence improvement is a multi-staged process. Patient consultation is only part of the solution. Send patients home with meds in easy to understand, familiar packaging and simple tools that remind them to take their meds.

President:

Mr. Michiro Niikura Founded: 1978 Employees: North America 300+ Toll-free: (800) 521-3686 Phone: (714) 521-9040 Address: Noritsu 6900 Noritsu Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 Website: www.noritsumedical.com

Company Overview

Noritsu is an international company with over 30 years’ experience providing workflow analysis and equipment solutions. There is no “onesize-fits-all” answer for pharmacy operations. Noritsu will work with you to analyze your pharmacy’s workflow, offering you multiple levels of technology to streamline productivity with solutions that make logistical and financial sense. We support our customers with an in-house hotline and our own nationwide technical staff.

Product Overview

Multiple product brands and models allow Noritsu Medical the flexibility to introduce new patient adherence methods and technologies to your facility. We can also analyze and help design a unique workflow to improve productivity. Some of our key products include: n Therapy Cards Monitor the adherence of high acuity patients using this new blister card that automatically records and transmits dose time data to the caregiver, physician, and/or pharmacist. n VBM Blister Card Packager An industry first, the VBM is an automated blister card packager with built-in medication detection and archiving. Blister cards are automatically and accurately confirmed, making unit-dose verification a snap and making multi-dose blister cards a reality. Use the VBM with the therapy cards for a complete system that monitors adherence and archives all meds dispensed. n The Box A home-use container holding a patient’s daily med pouches. With four individual alarms, this device reminds a patient when it’s time to take their meds. A simple, easy-to-use device to improve adherence. n Xana Strip Packaging Systems How many of your patients never pick up their prescriptions?

Send your patients home prepared with a strip of their packaged meds.

Strip packaging offers workflow advantages within your facility and offers your patients an easy to understand alternative to the multiple bottles typically provided by local pharmacies.

n MDM Series Medication Detection, Verification, and Archiving The MDM series of detection systems uses patented technology to quickly and accurately check strip pouch medications against your patient database. Every pouch is checked using a high-speed camera that instantly verifies color and shape profiles against a vast library of known medications, making verification fast and accurate. The MDM is a game-changer for pharmacies still manually checking prescriptions and is available in three different models to fit your volume requirements. n NarcoMedic Automated Dispensing Cabinet System Another industry first, the NarcoMedic is an automated dispensing system that takes security to a new level. Picture an ATM machine for unit-dose narcotics and controlled meds that packages, labels, and dispenses. Users have access only to the authorized dose, meaning no blind or end of shift counts are needed. Refilling the 1700+ doses takes only minutes. Granular oversight of all dispensing parameters through the NarcoSoft interface keeps the pharmacy in control. The NarcoMedic is an easy to use, efficient, safe, secure solution.

Pharmacy Accessories

It’s not always full automation that has the most impact on your processes. Are your pharmacy techs winding and rewinding strip packages by hand? Have bins of yet-tobe-wound med strips taken over your floor space? Quite often, we find small solutions that provide big productivity gains. Noritsu carries a full line of workflow automation products and pharmacy accessories.

Testimonial

“ One of our goals with this pharmacy was to bring “next gen” technology and processes to the marketplace. Noritsu Medical became a great decision and a key business partner for us. They’ve helped us gain significant labor and operational efficiencies using their products, and their technical support is always there for us when we need it. They have become the best and most significant strategic partner I’ve ever selected.”

— Doug Smock, Owner, Infinity Pharmacy, Richardson, TX

2015 Trade Shows/Meetings

March: Managed Health Care Associates Business Summit, Las Vegas June: ECRM Retail Pharmacy Services and ECRM Alternate Site Pharmacy Technology & Automation, Tampa October: ASCP American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Las Vegas December: ASHP Midyear, New Orleans

Contact Information

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Preceptor Recognitions

Thank You Preceptors!

Jamie N. Brown, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP 2014 Hospital Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year Jamie N. Brown, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP is the Director of the Drug Information Center and Coordinator of the Investigational Drug Service at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2006 and completed an ASHP-accredited specialty residency in Drug Information with Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Brown also serves as the PGY1 Residency Program Director and recently established a PGY2 Drug Information Residency Program now in its second year. Dr. Brown currently precepts the APPE Drug Information rotation for Campbell and has served in this role for 8 years. Dr. Brown was awarded the 2014 Hospital Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year for Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

If preceptors have any questions, please contact one of our Experiential Education program team members.

The following colleges and organizations would like to acknowledge and thank the following preceptors for their hard work and dedication.

Paige Brown: brownp@campbell.edu | Jean White: whitej@campbell.edu Valerie Clinard: clinardv@campbell.edu

Joe Talarico

2013-2014 IPPE Preceptor of the Year Wingate University School of Pharmacy is proud to recognize Joe Talarico as our student selected 2013-2014 IPPE Preceptor of the Year. Mr. Talarico serves as a staff pharmacist at Stanly Regional Medical Center in Albemarle, NC, and has served as a dedicated WUSOP preceptor since the school’s inception in 2003, regularly taking 8 P2 students annually in addition to his P4 student commitments. Students greatly appreciate the time and attention that Mr. Talarico gives to his rotation.

Joe Talarico RPh Among the positive feedback from students were these kind words:

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Joe was an excellent source of knowledge and experience. He made every effort to make sure we got to experience as many different things as we could, which I believe is the heart of doing these rotations. I could not have asked for a better rotation or preceptor.”

If you are a Pharmacist interested in becoming a Wingate University preceptor and would like more information please contact: Wesley Haltom, PharmD APPE Director 704-233-8343 wrhaltom@wingate.edu

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Lisa Dinkins, PharmD IPPE Director 704-233-8348 l.dinkins@wingate.edu

Preceptor Recognitions University of Louisiana at Monroe

School of Phar macy

MCPHS University Thanks the Southern New Hampshire Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)

Congratulations Preceptors!

Crowded living conditions, cats, dogs and other animals, shoe boxes filled with medications: these are some of the things that pharmacy and nursing students encounter during their clinical rotation with the VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire. Medication reconciliation is the focus of the elective, but it encompasses much more. The students, along with a nurse or physical therapist, visit patients after they have transitioned from a hospital or nursing facility back to their own home. While the nursing student checks vitals and performs dressing changes, the pharmacy student is reviewing the medications in the home and comparing it to the discharge paperwork.

Preceptors of the Year are chosen by students and recognized during Senior White Coat Ceremony. These individuals are selected for their mentoring, exemplary teaching skills and professionalism, making a significant positive impact on those they educate.

I played an active role in collaborating with other members of the health care team as they continually strive to improve patient care and increase medication adherence.

This experience exemplifies the interprofessional collaboration that is a top priority in today’s healthcare arena.” ‑ MCPHS Pharmacy Student

2013-2014 Non-Faculty Preceptor of the Year

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The VNA gave me the opportunity to witness first hand the significant impact a patient’s home environment can have on their journey back to wellness as they attempt to manage multiple health issues with limited resources.” ‑ MCPHS Nursing Student

Pharmacy preceptors are the catalysts who transform competent pharmacy students into compassionate and committed professionals. Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy greatly values the time and dedication of pharmacy preceptors and their critical role in the education of our pharmacy students. The College of Pharmacy works with many individual pharmacists and organizations, large and small to provide quality pharmacy experiences for our students.

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy was proud to present two awards for exceptional Preceptors for the 2013/2014 academic year at the Class of 2014 awards banquet.

The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) Preceptor of the year was awarded to Dr. Daniel Majerczyk from Union Medical Center Pharmacy. Students’ evaluation of him and his site always speak of his “love for teaching students” and his genuine interest in the advancement of Pharmacy.

The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Preceptor of the year was awarded to Dr. Justin Schneider, Vice President of Sinai Health System. He is a forward thinking healthcare leader who has incorporated pharmacy students into his Pharmacy Practice Model, which has resulted in outstanding core APPE rotations and diverse elective APPE rotations.

Roosevelt College of Pharmacy’s Office of Experiential Education values all of their preceptor partnerships. We look forward to continuing to work with our preceptors in preparing our students to become the next generation of outstanding, patient centered Pharmacists. We are grateful for the dedication and inspiration of our preceptors.

If you are a pharmacist interested in becoming a RUCOP preceptor for introductory and advanced experiential education, please contact: Joan Hardman, BPharm, RPh | Director of Experiential Education (847)330-4508 | jhardman02@roosevelt.edu www.roosevelt.edu/pharmacy

2013-2014 Faculty Preceptor of the Year (Tied Vote) Blair Wilburt, Pharm.D.

ULM Pharmacy Clinical Assistant Professor Acute Care Adult Medicine / Baton Rouge Medical Center

Michelle Zagar, Pharm.D., M.Ed., BA

ULM Pharmacy Clinical Associate Professor Ambulatory Care / Ouachita Parish Council on Aging

Charles Feucht, Pharm.D., FASCP

President/Owner, Acadiana Clinical Pharmacy Service Clinical Pharmacy Services / Long-Term Care Facilities

For information on becoming a preceptor contact: Office of Experiential Education Phone: (318) 342-1215 email: csmith@ulm.edu www.ulm.edu

Thank you Sara Shermer, R.Ph. for precepting our learners!

Sara Shermer, R.Ph. graduated from UCONN in 1990 and became a preceptor in 1995. She has worked in Retail, Long Term Care, Home Infusion, Hospital, Nursing Home Consulting, and Institutional Pharmacy settings. Currently, she works at the Connecticut State Veterans’ Home in Rocky Hill, CT where she has worked for 11 years. She enjoys being a Preceptor because she can share her knowledge and experience with tomorrow’s pharmacists. Sara believes “A successful preceptor should enjoy teaching, developing, and motivating their students to become the BEST pharmacists.” When asked what the most important role of a preceptor is, Sara responded “It is important for a preceptor to customize each student’s learning experience to make the most of developing their skills and knowledge base; realizing that each student has a different set of needs.”

Western New England University would like to thank Sara Shermer, R.Ph. for all of her amazing work with its learners.

If you are interested in serving as a Western New England Preceptor, please contact: Kim Tanzer, BSP, PharmD, RPh, Assistant Dean for Experiential Affairs 413-796-2032 | kim.tanzer@wne.edu

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RFID Solutions for Critical Inventory

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Improve Patient Safety.

Intelliguard® RFID Solutions provide unprecedented real-time visibility of your medications and pharmaceutical inventory: g Manage medication inventory and replenishment in minutes g Automate error-prone manual tasks g Optimize inventory levels and monitor expiration dates g Increase staff efficiencies and reduce costs g Meet compliance requirements g Enhance patient safety and focus on patient care Contact MEPS Real-Time® today and discover how our Intelliguard® solutions can increase your inventory visibility. Learn more at www.mepsrealtime.com.

Phone 760-448-9500 Email info@mepsrealtime.com Website www.mepsrealtime.com

Intelliguard® RFID Solutions Intelliguard® Kit and Tray Management System features countertop, under-counter or all-in-one cart workstation options to automate tray replenishment and approval processes.

Intelliguard® Inventory Management System offers a perpetual inventory visibility solution with RFID-enabled pharmaceutical storage cabinets that automatically update inventory each time the door is opened and closed. Features settings for Cold (2° - 8°C) or Controlled Room Temperature (20° - 25°C) storage and comes in sizes from small under-counter to large-capacity.

Intelliguard® Vendor Managed Inventory System provides manufacturers and distributors with a real-time visibility solution to enable consignment inventory and strict supply chain integrity. Features continuously monitored RFID-enabled cabinets for Cold (2° - 8°C) or Controlled Room Temperature (20° - 25°C) inventory storage. A web-based portal allows suppliers to manage inventory levels, loading and dispensing activity, expiry alerts and temperature excursions.

MEPS®, MEPS Real-Time® and Intelliguard® are registered trademarks and RFID Solutions for Critical Inventory™ is a trademark of MEPS Real-Time, Inc., Carlsbad, CA.

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Reduce Errors and Increase Efficiency with Intelliguard® RFID Solutions by MEPS Real-Time, Inc. Advanced RFID technology solutions that automate, validate, and ease workflow processes to reduce the occurrence of human error.

Web-based portal detects shortages against PAR levels and offers forward notifications of soon-to-expire inventory.

• Intelliguard® Vendor Managed Inventory System: RFID-enabled Controlled Temperature Cabinets for manufacturers/distributors to confidently enable consignment. Continuously monitors inventory to provide tracking of products as they are used.

Web-based portal detects shortages against PAR levels and offers forward notifications of soon-toexpire inventory.

President & CEO: Mr. Shariq Hussain Founded: 2001 Employees: 65 Phone:

(760) 448-9500 (760) 448-9599 Address: 6451 El Camino Real, Suite C Carlsbad, CA 92009 Website: www.mepsrealtime.com Fax:

Company Background

Every business started somewhere; some from more humble beginnings than others. For MEPS Real-Time, Inc., what started as an idea originally conceived on an airport napkin has evolved into a paradigmshifting technology. Today, the promise of a flourishing, global Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) industry is evident with use cases in the defense, manufacturing, retail, logistics, apparel, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, MEPS Real-Time, Inc. (mepsrealtime. com) is a leading innovator of RFID solutions for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Product Overview

Every human error contributor that you can design out of your process improves the safety, and quality of care you deliver.

Intelliguard® RFID Solutions increase staff efficiency, and reduce human error by eliminating manual counting, and item-level scanning; improve patient safety through machine-verified error prevention; and enhance diversion prevention with embedded security features. Pharmacy management and administration receive actionable data for evidencebased decision making to control expenditures, increase the overall efficiency of the organization, and ensure the right pharmaceutical inventory is available to meet patient needs.

MEPS Real-Time, Inc. currently offers a suite of Intelliguard® RFID Solutions that employ radio frequency identification technology to manage pharmaceutical inventory, and enable workflow automation including: • Intelliguard® Kit and Tray Management System: RFID-enabled kit and tray management for faster replenishment and reduced errors. Inventories more than 150 items in seconds, providing details to what’s missing, expired, and soon-to-expire when medication kits, trays, tackle boxes, and fanny packs/duffel bags are returned to the pharmacy for replenishment.

• Intelliguard® Inventory Management System: RFID-enabled Controlled Temperature Cabinets for high-value, critical-dose pharmaceuticals. With no manual scanning or item-level counting, automatically updates inventory each time door is opened and closed.

Features & Options

n RFID Technology Innovation: Dynamic Sensor Module™ (DSM)

MEPS Real-Time, Inc. has integrated and brought to production two patented and exclusive DSM antenna solutions to provide excellent RFID system performance in a size-efficient, cost-effective manner.

Our patented and exclusive intellectual property allow us to integrate antenna systems into challenging environments, providing RFID workstations that are 83% smaller than the leading competitor while still providing reliable 100% read rates.

n RFID Tag Innovation: Smallest RFID Tag On the Market with Comparable Functionality

Our Intelliguard® RFID Smart Tag is a full 65% smaller than the leading competitor for specific applications such as kits and trays used by anesthesiologists and other urgent-response healthcare providers.

This single RFID Smart Tag works for all medication packaging including syringes, ampules, vials, boxes, IV bags, and foil wrapped packaging.

Testimonials

“ T his is an automated solution that prevents errors, improves inventory management, and optimizes labor use.”

— Pharmacist-in-Chief, Rady Children’s Hospital

“ T his system ensures that management sees that I’ve not only done my job, but it was done accurately and completely.”

— Pharmacy Tech II, Scripps Health

Get our latest white paper: The Risk of Relying on Human Perfection www.mepsrealtime.com/case-studies-white-papers/

Pricing Information

Flexible financing options include: No Capital/Price Per Tag; Capital Purchase; Rental; Purchase through Cardinal Health on an all-inclusive price per tag model.

Ordering Information

Contact MEPS Real-Time, Inc. www.mepsrealtime.com | info@mepsrealtime.com | (760) 448-9500 SUMMER 2015

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TCGRx is Your Partner for All Pharmacy Solutions TCGRx has solutions for every size pharmacy, in every market, for every budget. Solutions include automated adherence packaging, unit dose strip packaging, high density fixtures, and full perpetual inventory management.

President:

Duane Chudy Founded: 2006 Employees: 70+ Phone: (262) 279-5307 Address: N1671 Powers Lake Road Powers Lake, WI 53159 Website: TCGRx.com Email: info@TCGRx.com

Company Background TCGRx is a leading supplier of pharmacy automation and pharmacy design services. Our solutions range from individual components to address specific issues, to complete pharmacy design. TCGRx has an experienced staff and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality, reliable products that can be used, improved, and scaled, for decades to come.

Product Overview n Beacon® Inventory Management Beacon is a full inventory management system that supplements a pharmacy’s current process. Beacon is unique because it tracks total pill quantity, inventory on-hand, and use.

Beacon goes another level and provides information on specific bottles including quantity per bottle and expiration date tracking per bottle. Using our unique barcode scanning and light-guided pick-and-put process, Beacon can direct technicians to fill scripts following the priority of open bottle first, shortest expiration date second. Beacon can also manage your will-call with DeliverRx™ using the same barcode and light-guided system.

Additional Products n PharmLoc™ Control medications and At-Risk-Medications (ARM) are securely controlled with PharmLoc. With access restricted to specified users, software controlled electronic locks require authentication for entry either through use of biometric scanning, personal token scanning or password and login entry. The system tracks all activities including who and when users accessed an ARM drawer. PharmLoc provides detailed documentation and auditing of all ARM usage. n Automated Tablet Packaging Our Automated Tablet Packager (ATP®) is the industry-leading oral solid packager. Engineered to provide better performance

and reliability, ATP facilitates both unit dose and multi-med packaging with simple-to-use software. It can accommodate 128, 192, 256, 320, and 384 canister medications. The ATP can be integrated with automatic pill splitting, non-formulary filling in our unique SmartTrayRx™ system, self-calibrated canisters, and many other products that contribute to superior efficiency and accuracy in filling. n InspectRx™/Collector™ InspectRx gives pharmacies the confidence of knowing their pouches are accurate while increasing the throughput of the checking process. Pharmacies can track erroneous pouches and missing meds back to the source with an archived database of the front and back image of each pouch scanned. Pills are verified by identifying 12 physical characteristics and highlighting potential issues for pharmacists. Adding the Collector enables the rolling, cutting and taping of each medication strip vastly improving the speed of preparation for delivery. n HDStock™ Fixtures HDStock high density fixtures can be customized and tailored to fit the look and feel of your pharmacy. The fixtures are unique in that they offer high density storage and can save as much as 50% of your current pharmacy space allowing for additional services without moving or adding more space to the pharmacy.

Our fixtures facilitate all kinds of storage needs, bulk bottles, unit-of-use, liquids, and will call.

Markets Served Retail Independent, Retail Chain, Long-Term Care, Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient, Nutraceuticals, Central Fill, Specialty Ordering Information To learn more about how TCGRx adherence packaging solutions can improve your patient’s medication outcomes, please contact us at (262) 279-5307 or info@TCGRx.com.

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SyrSpend® SF Convenience Packs

Introducing Fagron Hospital Solutions Fagron offers solutions that add significant value in the treatment of patients with unique needs. Fagron’s, just-add-water, convenience packs offer the pharmacist convenient and timesaving solutions. Our convenience packs cover a wide range of treatments from oral suspensions to topical anesthetics.

With a global focus on innovation, we are driven to continuously provide pharmacists with the best time-saving solutions in compounding.

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Our SyrSpend® SF line of convenience packs offer all the benefits of our bestselling suspending vehicle in a unique, preservative-free option. All of the SyrSpend® SF vehicles are dye-free, sorbitol-free, sugar-free, and alcoholfree, providing acceptability for a wide range of patients. The unique starchbased suspending vehicle uses patented Active Suspending Technology™ to assist in keeping the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in suspension longer, allowing for more accurate and consistent dosing for the duration of treatment.

Fagron, Inc. - 2400 Pilot Knob Road - St. Paul, Minnesota 55120 - USA Tel. (800) 423 6967 - Fax (800) 339 1596 - info@fagron.us

Fagron’s further development and international growth have resulted in the company becoming the global market leader. Fagron has an active presence in 30 countries in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

Fagron solutions are delivered to 200,000 pharmacists in over 60 countries around the world.

Contact Fagron today, (800) 423 6967 or info@fagron.us, to learn more about our new Fagron hospital solution, SyrSpend® SF Convenience Packs.

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Introducing Fagron Hospital Solutions Fagron Hospital Solutions provide time-saving options for compounding in a hospital setting.

General Manager:

Java Coleman

Founded: 1980 Employees:

60 + (800) 423-6967 Fax: (800) 339-1596 Address: 2400 Pilot Knob Road St. Paul, MN 55120 Website: Order online at fagron.us Toll-free Phone:

Company Background Fagron continuously introduces innovative products based on research done in our own R&D center. We work together with pharmacists, universities, physicians, and other healthcare providers to deliver optimized products and solutions.

We continuously perform studies on our products, dedicated to providing you with innovative compounding solutions.

Fagron’s strategy is focused on the optimization and innovation of pharmaceutical compounding. As an R&D scientific pharmaceutical compounding company, Fagron wants to widen the scope of the prescriber to provide tailor-made pharmaceutical care. Through its activities, Fagron supports the unique selling point of the pharmacist and improves the patient’s quality of life.

Based in St. Paul, MN, Fagron, Inc. is part of the Fagron Group, the global market leader in pharmaceutical compounding, headquartered in the Netherlands. With over 2,000 employees in 30 countries worldwide, the Fagron Group provides over 200,000 pharmacists with superior compounding products every day.

Product Overview Fagron is proud to introduce a new line of products adding to the Fagron Hospital Solution assortment. SyrSpend® SF Convenience Packs. The SyrSpend® SF Convenience Packs contain all pre-weighed materials needed to prepare a 120 or 240 mL oral suspension. SyrSpend® SF is a unique preservativefree, starch-based, patented vehicle that provides increased suspendability of active pharmaceutical ingredients to assist with consistent dosing. The sugar-free, sorbitol-free, dye-free, suspension allows for administration in a much larger number of patients.

Product Specifications n Fagron SyrSpend® SF Convenience Packs are currently offered

in the following options: Amlodipine (as besylate)

1 mg/mL

120 mL

Atenolol

1 mg/mL

120 mL

Metronidazole (as benzoate)

50 mg/mL

120 mL

Midazolam

1 mg/mL

120 mL

Omeprazole

2 mg/mL

120 mL & 240 mL

Vancomycin (as hydrochloride)

50 mg/mL

120 mL & 240 mL

Ursodiol

30 mg/mL

120 mL

Additional Product Modules n LETS KIT® Convenience Pack LETS – a solution of lidocaine, epinephrine, tetracaine, and sodium metabisulfite – is an economical, proven1, innovative, safe1, and effective1 alternative to provide rapid topical anesthesia without the use of a controlled substance. The easy-to-use Fagron LETS KIT® Convenience Pack simplifies the compounding process by offering a convenient package containing pre-weighted quantities of all the ingredients. With the addition of water, each kit is designed to make 100 mL of anesthetic solution. This solution, once compounded, has extended stability of up to six months refrigerated2. If desired, the LETS KIT® Convenience Pack can also be compounded into a gel preparation. Fagron provides small quantities of methylcellulose to ease in compounding the gel. Compact packaging allows the kits to be stacked easily for quick access and inventory control. n Drug Shortages Solutions Fagron carries a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to help you get through drug shortages. Our high quality APIs can be used to compound capsules, oral solutions, topical preparations, and parental preparations (USP <797>).

Before switching your patients to alternative therapies, Fagron is your go-to source when it comes to drug shortages.

Literature: 1. Schilling CG, Bank DE, et al., Tetracaine, Epinephrine (Adrenalin), and Cocaine (TAC) Versus Lidocaine, Epinephrine, and Tetracaine (LET) for Anesthesia of Lacerations in Children, Ann. Emerg. Med., 1995, 25:2, pp203-208.

2. Larson JA, Uden DL, Schilling CG. Stability of epinephrine hydrochloride in an extemporaneously compounded topical anesthetic solution of lidocaine, racepinephrine, and tetracaine, Am J Health Syst Pharm., 1996, 53:6, pp659-662.

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USP <797> and USP <800> Cleanroom Disposables by Acute Care Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing USP <797> and <800> compliant products for your advanced environment.

Founded: 1997 Toll-free Phone:

(888) 909-7700 Fax: (858) 675-9380 Address: 12225 World Trade Drive Ste. A San Diego, CA 92128 Email: Info@acutecareonline.com Website: www.Pharma-Choice.com

Company Background Acute Care Pharmaceuticals has been servicing the healthcare industry for over 18 years by delivering exceptional products and services to healthcare providers nationwide. We continually improve the quality of our products making us one of the cleanest USP disposables vendors.

Product Overview We offer a wide range of USP <797> and USP <800> compliant disposable products that are manufactured under the highest standards. All wipers are ISO Class 5 and USP <161> endotoxin limits for medical devices of 0.06 EU/mL. Our sterile alcohol is manufactured with USP grade water for injection and is available in a variety of sizes.

GPO Affiliations

• Amerinet • APCI • Armada Healthcare • The Resource Group - Ascension Health • HealthTrust (HPG) • Innovatix • MedAssets • MHA • Novation • PACT • Premier • ROi • TempestMed

Contact Information If you want quality products and customer service that you can count on, call us today at (888) 909-7700 for more information and your GPO contracted pricing.

As a one-stop shop we can supply your facility with not only sterile alcohol and wipers, but everything else your facility may need, including: media test kits, disinfectants, apparel, tacky mats, cleanroom paper, chemo products, sterile IV seals, and more.

The quality manufacturing of Acute Care Pharmaceuticals’ Pharma-Choice™ Brand of cleanroom disposables demonstrate our commitment to the future success of USP <797> and USP <800>. Acute Care Pharmaceuticals holds over 20 GPO and IDN contracts. Our products are used in, and trusted by, over 2,000 hospital systems nationwide. In addition, most of Acute Care Pharmaceuticals products are loaded and stocked at AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal, and McKesson, taking the hassle out of purchasing.

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Rapid Endotoxin Testing - Pyrosate Kit

by Associates of Cape Cod 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 (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 Phone:

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 (1g3)-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 and services, as well as the best technical support and customer service in our industry to enhance the productivity and efficiency of all our customers.

We are ISO 13485: 2003 certified, our laboratories are FDA inspected and DEA licensed, and our Beacon Diagnostics® laboratory is CLIA certified.

Product Overview Associates of Cape Cod, Inc., (ACC) is pleased to introduce Pyrosate®, a new 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.

In addition to FDA licensure, the Pyrosate® Kit is now 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. With the introduction of this licensed version, 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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Do You Want to Save Time and Money Compounding?

We are dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality compounding products and services to meet your compounding needs!

Humco Compounding is an FDA registered & inspected manufacturer, licenced by the DEA and in compliance with cGMP.

Find out how Humco can make a difference in your pharmacy today by visiting our new website: www.HumcoCompounding.com Call Our Humco Compounding Resource Center Today â&#x20AC;˘ 855.925.4736

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Humco Compounding – Your Partner in Pharmaceutical Compounding Your trusted resource for high quality topical and oral pharmaceutical compounding bases.

President & CEO: Greg Pulido Founded: 1872

• Most formulations will not require any additional wetting or milling; greatly reducing the compounding preparation time.

Phone:

n Certified Quality • FDA Registered and Inspected Manufacturer • Licensed by the DEA • cGMP Compliant • Quality and Analytical Lab • Stability and Beyond-Use-Date Testing

Company Background

n Exceptional Service We stand on a foundation of providing specialized resources and exceptional customer service. We are proud to offer our compounding pharmacists a free Compounding Resource Center staffed by a registered pharmacist and certified pharmacy technicians to provide formulation and technical assistance.

Employees: 120+ Toll-free Phone:

(855) 925-4736 (512) 474-7400 Fax: (512) 474-7414 Address: 512 E 11th Street, Suite 201 Austin, TX 78701 Website: www.humcocompounding.com

Humco Compounding is built on a proud history of more than 142 years manufacturing quality products for the pharmaceutical industry.

Through our innovative spirit and continued investment in research and development, we have established a reputation for creating, developing, and manufacturing a diversified line of high quality, non-sterile, topical, and oral pharmaceutical compounding bases. Our compounding bases are tailored to meet the non-sterile needs of compounding pharmacists, while reducing the compounding preparation time, along with the goal of improving the therapeutic outcome for your patients.

In addition to our innovation, we take pride in our exceptional customer service and our product quality. Our products are developed and manufactured adhering to the highest product quality standards.

Humco is an FDA-registered establishment, in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

We are committed to research and development, leading the way in Beyond-Use-Date (BUD) testing, absorption, and transdermal penetration studies. We are continually conducting scientific testing and studies, providing a valuable resource to our compounding pharmacists.

Product Overview

Humco Compounding – the compounding pharmacist’s go-to resource for high quality topical and oral compounding bases, and vehicles.

We offer a diverse line of ready-to-use topical creams and gels, as well as oral syrups and suspensions. Our bases are designed to provide the optimal delivery system for a specific formulation based on the desired route of administration and therapeutic intent. See our full line of compounding products at www.humcocompounding.com. n Humco Compounding Bases and Vehicles • Specifically formulated to enhance and complement the active ingredients for specific patient use.

• Intensively studied to validate the compatibility, penetration, and potency in numerous APIs. • Ready-made with the wetting agents already incorporated into the base.

Features & Options

• Ready-to-Use Topical and Oral Bases • Less Mixing and Preparation Time • Wetting Agents Incorporated • Excellent Quality Products, Manufactured in the USA • Temperature Stable and Two-Year Shelf Stability • Competitive Pricing and Quantity Discounts • Free Shipping on Orders Over $100 • No Membership Fees • Free Compounding Resource Center

Product Specifications

We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative solutions to compounding pharmacists. For additional product information or to request our new compounding catalog, contact our Compounding Resource Center at (855) 925-4736 or visit www.humcocompounding.com.

Additional Product Modules

We are pleased to announce our new products – Sanare Advanced Scar Therapy Base and Lavare Wound Wash Gel Base.

Additional Product Lines

Humco Compounding offers a diversified line of non-sterile, topical, and oral pharmaceutical compounding bases and vehicles. To see our full line of products visit our new website at www.humcocompounding.com.

Trade Shows/Meetings Attended

APhA, NCPA, ACA, IACP, Compounder’s on Capitol Hill

Ordering Information

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Trade Show & Meeting Calendar

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Trade Shows, Meetings & Expositions For listing and advertising details, please contact Sales@RXinsider.com or call 800.972.2083

RXinsider’s Virtual Pharmacy Trade Show 24 / 7 / 365 450+ Booths, 130 Aisles www.rxinsider.com IACP Annual Meeting (Compounders on Capitol Hill) June 6 - 9, 2015 Renaissance Marriott Washington, DC www.iacprx.org

Cardinal Health RBC July 22 - 25, 2015 Venetian Hotel & Convention Center Las Vegas, NV rbc.cardinalhealth.com Good Neighbor Pharmacy ThoughtSpot July 29 - August 1, 2015 MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV www.thoughtspot2015.com

ASHP Summer Meetings June 6 - 10, 2015 Colorado Convention Center Denver, CO www.ashp.org

NACDS Total Store Expo August 22 - 25, 2015 Colorado Convention Center Denver, CO tse.nacds.org

ECRM - The Retail Pharmacy Services, Patient Programs, Technology & Automation EPPS June 15 - 17, 2015 Hilton Tampa Downtown Tampa, FL ecrm.marketgate.com/events

ECRM - The Diabetes Program at Retail EPPS September 28 - 30, 2015 Hilton Tampa Downtown Tampa, FL ecrm.marketgate.com/events

McKesson ideaShare 2015 June 24 - 28, 2015 Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina San Diego, CA www.mckessonideashare.com AACP Annual Meeting July 11 - 15, 2015 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center National Harbor, MD www.aacp.org

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continued from page 46 NCPA Annual Convention October 10 - 14, 2015 Gaylord National Harbor Washington, DC www.ncpanet.org

APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition March 4 - 7, 2016 Baltimore, MD www.pharmacist.com

ASCP 2015 Annual Meeting & Exhibition Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2015 Paris Hotel Las Vegas, NV www.ascp.com

NHIA Annual Conference & Expo March 21 - 24, 2016 New Orleans, LA www.nhia.org

2015 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition December 6 - 10, 2015 New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA www.ashp.org ECRM - The Retail Pharmacy Branded Pharmaceuticals EPPS January 10 - 13, 2016 Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island, SC ecrm.marketgate.com/events HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition February 29 - March 4, 2016 Las Vegas, NV www.himssconference.org

NACDS Annual Meeting April 16 - 19, 2016 The Breakers Palm Beach, FL annual.nacds.org AMCP’s Annual Meeting & Expo April 19 - 22, 2016 Moscone West Convention Center San Francisco, CA www.amcp.org CPhA Annual Meeting (West Coast Pharmacy Exchange) April 28 - May 1, 2016 San Francisco Marriott Marquis San Francisco, CA www.cpha.com

MHA Annual Business Summit March 2 - 4, 2016 Las Vegas, NV www.mhainc.com

IT’S HERE! The Buyer’s Guide for Pharmacy Management Known as the “Yellow Pages of Pharmacy,” the Pharmacy Platinum Pages is published annually and serves the profession as a high-quality and relevant buyer’s guide. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2015 Pharmacy Platinum Pages features more than 350 company profiles and enhanced company sponsorships.

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Introducing the latest pharmacy solution from

Š2015 RxMedic Systems, Inc. RxMedic and RM200 are registered trademarks of RxMedic Systems, Inc. RxMedic Systems Inc., is a subsidiary of the J M Smith Corporation.

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RM200: The Latest Pharmacy Solution from RxMedic Regain lost time and improve patient care with accurate, reliable, and affordable pharmacy solutions from RxMedic.

President & CEO: William R. Cobb Founded: 2007 Toll-free Phone:

(800) 882-3819 (919) 882-2322 Fax: (800) 882-3818 Address: 2701 Leighton Ridge Drive Wake Forest, NC 27587 Website: www.rxmedic.com Phone:

Testimonials

“ Automation, such as the RxMedic ADS, allows the pharmacist to do what they’ve really been trained to do, which is to be engaged in patient care management. You don’t really have to go to school to put pills in the bottle. You go to school to know exactly what the pills in the bottle are going to do to achieve a healthy outcome.”

“ I can see from the numbers how I’m getting my investment covered, but just as important, I can also see how we have more time for critical clinical activities like MTM and our med sync adherence program. I knew there’d be these soft benefits beforehand, but they’ve really exceeded my expectations.”

Company Background

Based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, RxMedic provides leading edge dispensing technology to pharmacies. Each RxMedic product is strategically engineered to increase productivity and enhance patient safety while providing pharmacy staff more time for customer service.

Offering automation from a tabletop unit up to a fully automated 256 cell dispensing robot, RxMedic has an affordable solution for every pharmacy.

Product Overview

The RM200 from RxMedic is the newest product in the full line of pharmacy automation solutions. Automate your top 200 medications with the ease of auto calibrating cell technology. The RM200 gives you greater accuracy and efficiency, so you can give your patients greater safety and service. Filling up to two prescriptions a minute, the RM200 brings speed and accuracy while automating up to 65% of your most common oral solids.

Features & Options

• Fills Up to Two Prescriptions a Minute • Automates 200 of Your Top Drugs • Auto Calibrating Cells Allow for Quick Medication Changes • Utilizes RxMedic’s Unique Photo Verification of Vial Contents • 24 Vial Collating Area Capacity • Replenish Vials with Ease by Pouring Into the New Vial Storage Area • Immediate Remote Support Via In-System Video Capabilities

Product Specifications

Footprint: 17.4 sq-ft Footprint (2.4' W x 7.25' L x 6.9' H) Cell Count and Capacity:

176 Standard Cells

24 Super Cells Standard Cell Volume: 550 cc Super Cell Volume: 1350 cc

Electrical: Dedicated 20 amp 110v service with NEMA L5-20R

receptacle.

— Kevin B. Sneed, Pharm. D., Senior Associate Vice President, University of South Florida College of Pharmacy

— Dave Lutz, R.Ph., Rhoads Pharmacy & Gift Shop, Hummelstown, PA

Additional Product Lines

Offering automation from a tabletop unit up to a fully automated 256 cell dispensing robot, RxMedic has an affordable solution for every pharmacy.

n Automated Counting System – ACS Scalable counting solution from 24 to 96 cells that simultaneously counts multiple prescriptions. n Automated Dispensing System – RM64 Compact 64 cell robot with the fastest dispensing rate on the market at five prescriptions a minute. n Automated Dispensing System – ADS Fully automated 256 cell robot with completed capped prescriptions collected in a 200+ finished script collation area. n Automated Dispensing System – RM200 Automate up to 65% of your daily oral solid volume, filling up to two prescriptions a minute. n Affordable Will Call Solution – ARS Light will call bags on demand for efficient prescription retrieval. n Visual Counting System – Eyecon®

RxMedic proudly sells the Eyecon® tabletop counter that counts pills at a rate of 200 ms.

Trade Shows/Meetings Attended

Please visit www.rxmedic.com/about/events for an up-to-date listing of the trade shows where RxMedic will be exhibiting.

Ordering Information

For more information, call RxMedic at (800) 882-3819 or email us at sales@rxmedic.com.

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Temperature stable storage Take the worry out of critical product storage. Follett features forced air cooling at six levels through an exclusive back plenum design to ensure consistent, top-to-bottom temperatures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even when heavily loaded with product.

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Additional features - User-selectable F or C temperature display - Full-featured alarming and monitoring standard - Configurations offering shelves, drawers or baskets

Find out more at www.follettice.com/safe Follett has a full line of high performance countertop, undercounter and upright refrigerators and freezers

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Transforming Technology Into Patient Safety with Follett From the leader in medical-grade undercounter refrigerators and freezers – high performance upright refrigerators designed specifically for healthcare.

CEO:

Steve Follett Founded: 1948 Employees: 400+ Toll-free Phone: (800) 523-9361 Phone: (610) 252-7301 Fax: (610) 250-0169 Address: 801 Church Lane, Easton, PA 10840 Website: www.follettice.com/healthcare

Company Background

Founded in 1948, Follett Corporation is a leading manufacturer of innovative equipment for the healthcare market, including medicalgrade refrigerators and freezers, ice and water dispensing equipment, ice machines, and ice storage and transport equipment. Our continuing goal to reach 100% customer satisfaction has resulted in equipment that provides outstanding innovation and design excellence to meet the specific needs of each facility. Our entire company is dedicated to providing the most customer-oriented service in the industry.

Our Purpose

To provide innovative solutions that promote health, safety, and well-being.

Product Overview

Follett medical-grade refrigerators and freezers maintain correct and consistent temperatures for your valuable medication, vaccines, and other critical products. n Upright Refrigerators and Freezers Follett upright refrigerators and freezers feature a powerful top-mounted refrigeration module and innovative back plenum air distribution system for quick temperature pull down and superior temperature consistency to protect your valuable products.

• Custom-designed, modular refrigeration system with microprocessor controller provides a ±1⁰C temperature consistency throughout the storage cabinet.

• Industry-exclusive plenum air distribution delivers cold air at six different levels.

Full stainless steel cabinet and high quality components designed with the user in mind.

• Stainless steel interior and exterior provide outstanding resistance to rust and corrosion.

• Dished stainless floor contains spills for easy clean-up.

• Heavy-duty dual casters roll easily and lock securely.

• 2.75" of CFC-free foam insulation throughout.

Heavy-duty doors provide ease of use and important energy savings.

• Full view locking glass doors with ADA-compliant full length handle standard on refrigerators.

• Energy-efficient, dual-pane glass with low-E coating reduces energy loss by 30-50%.

• Solid stainless steel doors on upright freezers feature 2.6" thick insulation.

• Self-closing door locks open at 90 degrees to allow easy product loading.

Innovative single module design provides outstanding serviceability.

• Top-mounted modular design allows the entire refrigeration system to be removed as one unit without cutting refrigerant lines. If needed, a spare system can slide into place, virtually eliminating downtime.

Choice of superior storage options.

• Industry-exclusive “floating” basket system on pharmacy models.

• Six full extension, epoxy-coated “floating” baskets move with a gentle push or pull.

• Shielded stainless steel bearings and stainless steel S-track design eliminate binding and uneven wear found with loose bearing systems.

• Baskets and slide assembles lift out without tools for full cleaning access.

• Four heavy-duty epoxy-coated shelves, adjustable in ½" (1 cm) increments are standard on laboratory models. n Countertop Refrigerators and Freezers High-performance countertop refrigerators and freezers offer superior temperature performance in space-saving configurations.

• 1 and 2 cu ft models fit on standard 24" deep counters.

• Forced-air cooling provides cabinet-wide temperature consistency and quick recovery after door openings.

• External digital temperature display in user-selectable F or C with integral high/low alarming and display sleep mode.

• Keyless entry via keypad and electronic lock option. n Undercounter Refrigerators and Freezers Powerful undercounter refrigerators and freezers are designed for use below standard and lower ADA-compatible counters.

• Heavy-duty forced air cooling with auto defrost.

• External digital temperature display in user-selectable F or C with integral high/low alarming and display sleep mode.

• Keyless entry via keypad and electronic lock option.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Follett Corporation at (800) 523-9361 or visit www.follettice.com.

Follett is a registered trademark of Follett Corporation, registered in the US.

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With Talyst’s 100% Audit Success Rate, our experts are here to assist you through the audit process. Talyst’s experts provide a multidisciplinary approach including set-up, administration and legal and governmental affairs.

Maximize Savings — Maintain Compliance A successful 340B program has two goals — maximizing savings and maintaining HRSA compliance.

Over the past decade, Talyst customers have saved more than a billion dollars in drug purchases utilizing our software and services, all while remaining compliant with ever-changing HRSA regulations.

Talyst offers a variety of products to help maximize your 340B savings, from AutoSplit desktop software to our Fully Managed services; we have the right solution to meet your individual requirements. Whether you are a small community hospital or a large multi-site health system, with more than 500 covered entities as customers we understand your needs and have the perfect solution for you.

For more information, call 877.4.TALYST x1 or info@talyst.com.

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Optimize Your 340B Savings While Maintaining HRSA Audit Compliance with Talyst’s AutoSplit Software Solutions Talyst understands a pharmacy’s need to optimize its 340B savings.

For more than a decade, Talyst has supported over 400 health systems with their AutoSplit 340B software.

President & CEO:

Carla Corkern Founded: 2002 Employees: 100+ Toll-free Phone: (877) 4-TALYST Phone: (425) 289-5400 Fax: (425) 289-5401 Address: 11335 NE 122nd Way, Suite 200 Kirkland, WA 98034 Website: www.talyst.com

Company Background

Talyst is a market leader in pharmacy automation and your partner in pharmacy operations. Our solutions provide enterprise-wide medication management across your entire health system to offer greater inventory control, enhanced workflow efficiency, and improved patient safety.

Talyst has installed automated systems in more than 700 integrated healthcare systems, acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and correctional institutions.

Talyst is dedicated to improving healthcare with innovative medication management systems, software, and services to help caregivers serve patients.

Product Overview

AutoSplit's three-way splitting is compliant with the recent HRSA policy.

It works with multiple wholesalers simultaneously and has exportable reports to help maintain compliance. Talyst will assess and select 340B solutions and tools to help you develop a complete audit program that specifically addresses the following:

1) Patient Eligibility 2) Duplicate Discounts 3) GPO Exclusion 4) Contract Pharmacy Arrangements 5) Recertification

Features & Options

Talyst can help take the stress out of the auditing process. Our team of experts is available to be on-site at your location to assist you through your audit, helping to ensure a positive outcome for your organization. Talyst currently maintains a 100% success rate in customers who have been audited, having experienced no adverse findings to date. Additionally, we utilize our experts to stay abreast of regulatory changes – so you can have piece-of-mind knowing that you are on top of the ever changing requirements that govern the 340B program.

With increasing complexity across the 340B program as well as the growing number of HRSA and manufacturer audits, it’s critical to have the right solution. More than half of the top health care systems utilize Talyst solutions, such as our AutoSplit® Contract Pharmacy and 340B Compliance Services.

Testimonial

Our AutoSplit Contract Pharmacy program allows covered entities to affordably capture additional 340B savings from hospital scripts dispensed at retail and specialty pharmacies. Talyst has a number of unique program features that focus on making the process as easy as possible for the covered entity and the pharmacy. Features include immediate auditing, compliance and detailed reports showing the total scripts captured, total 340B savings, and the total cost. In addition, Talyst offers 340B Compliance Services, which is an end-to-end managed service to ensure 340B compliance.

Additional Product Lines

With Talyst’s AutoSplit Fully Managed Solution, Talyst experts manage all facets of your 340B program. This allows health systems, IDNs and their contract pharmacies to boost savings by having dedicated 340B experts run the program and ensure audit compliance.

Talyst's powerful AutoSplit® 340B software automatically monitors all pharmaceutical usage in 340B eligible healthcare organizations, optimizing returns on qualified transactions while maintaining compliance.

“ I wanted to thank you and your team for the outstanding support during our HRSA audit. We very much appreciated your on-site presence and active support both before and during the audit.”

AutoPharm® Enterprise, AutoPharm® Mobile, AutoCarousel® HD, Refrigerated AutoCarousel® HD, AutoVault®, AutoPack®, AutoLabel®, AutoPack® TableTop, InSite® Remote Dispensing, AutoSplit® Fully Managed, AutoSplit® Contract Pharmacy, 340B Compliance Services

Trade Shows/Meetings Attended

340B Coalition Winter Conference, Spring Hospital Pharmacy Conference, ASHP Summer Meeting, Cardinal Apps Café, 340B Coalition Summer Conference, Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference, ASHP Midyear Meeting

Ordering Information

Talyst would like to partner with you to create the right 340B solution for your health system.

For more information, please call: (877) 4-TALYST x1

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NEW!

Enhance Pharmacy Efficiency with Unit Dose Plusâ&#x201E;˘!

Pharmacy Unit Dose Plus is a new line of lower-count size, difficult-to-find unit dose products available only from American Health Packaging.

As the market leader in oral solid unit dose, we know that in-house packaging tasks take valuable time away from core patient-care responsibilities. Our prepackaged unit dose products provide great efficiency to your pharmacy operations. Packaged in a cGMP facility, you can rest assured they are packaged correctly and the barcodes will scan easily as intended. In addition, smaller pack sizes will aid you by avoiding both waste and returns.

Efficient Pharmacy.

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Avoid In-House Packaging with New Pharmacy Unit Dose Plus by American Health Packaging Known for leadership in providing unit dose products, AHP recently launched a new UD line extension. It is comprised of lower volume, difficult-to-find items.

Not only will these items minimize in-house packaging, but the lower-count carton sizes will help to avoid both waste and returns.

General Manager: Rick Knight

Business Division of AmerisourceBergen Toll-free Phone:

(800) 707-4621 (614) 492-8177 Fax: (614) 492-0448 Location: Columbus, OH Website: www.americanhealthpackaging.com Phone:

Company Background Located in Columbus, Ohio, American Health Packaging is a subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen. Our manufacturing facility is registered with the FDA and fully adheres to current cGMP. Industry veterans with over 100 years of collective experience lead the quality and manufacturing departments. American Health Packaging is licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration to package Schedule II to V controlled substances.

Product Overview With dynamic changes in healthcare, hospital pharmacists are constantly being tasked to do more with less and Pharmacy Unit Dose Plus allows you to do that. This is a new, select line of unit dose products from American Health Packaging (AHP). The Unit Dose Plus line extension was created to support patient safety and pharmacy efficiency goals by aiding pharmacies in avoiding unwanted packaging tasks.

Like our core unit dose line, these items increase safety while adding efficiency to your pharmacy operations in order for you to better focus on core patient care responsibilities. Now you can enjoy the same benefits that pre-packaged unit dose products provide on these lower volume and difficult-to-find items.

n Staff Efficiency Utilizing pre-packaged UD allows a busy pharmacy to avoid in-house packaging in order to allocate precious resources for other vital duties. AHP UD is packaged in an FDA inspected, cGMP facility, which ensures product quality and ultimately patient safety. You can rest assured our products are packaged correctly and will scan as intended. In addition, pre-packaged UD minimizes liability risks for errors that could occur when packaging on-site. n Cost Savings Utilizing pre-packaged unit dose is often the least expensive route to supporting BCMA. In-house packaging requires purchasing or leasing expensive capital equipment, creating infrastructure, and incurring substantial staff overhead costs. Third-party packaging requires time-consuming logistics, shipping costs, and oftentimes costly delays in receiving products. Pre-packaged UD, stocked in your local servicing distribution center, can be ordered as required to meet the needs of your pharmacy and patients. n Smaller-Count Size Cartons Not all products warrant a 100UD carton size. And not all hospitals have the same volume requirements. UD Plus items are packaged in smaller count-size cartons (eg. 30UD) to accommodate lower usage expectations.

The lower count-sizes also boost efficiency by helping to avoid both pharmacy waste and processing time-consuming returns.

Features & Benefits As the leaders in supplying unit dose to the healthcare marketplace, AHP is attuned to the needs of hospital pharmacy.

We are the only provider to supply a specially created UD line of lower volume items of this type. We recognize that once BCMA is implemented, hospitals require all drugs dispensed to have a barcode, not just the high-volume ones. Thus, the line was developed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to most efficiently supply you with the barcoded unit dose products your patients require.

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Vial2Bag® DC from West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. The Vial2Bag® DC universal reconstitution system enables transfer of a liquid or powdered drug to any IV bag, improves management of drug and fluid shortages, ensures safe and expeditious medication distribution, and provides significant cost savings.

Founded: 1923 Employees: 7,000 Toll-free Phone:

(800) 345-9800 (610) 594-2900 Address: 530 Herman O. West Drive Exton, PA 19341 Website: www.WestPharma.com Phone:

Company Background

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability, and safety of the world’s pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. West’s 2014 sales of $1.42 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 110 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.

Product Overview

Major challenges facing today’s health system pharmacists include supply chain disruptions for drugs and fluids, increasingly complex regulatory, safety, and clinical guideline recommendations, safe and expeditious medication distribution, and pharmacy budget constraints.

The Vial2Bag DC reconstitution system can assist in meeting the requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <797> for immediate use application. The system is easy to assemble and needle-free, offering an effective strategy to reduce needlestick injuries and achieve recommended standardization. The immediate use application allows for administration of medications within the required time frames as recommended for optimal patient outcomes in clinical guidelines for multiple disease states.

Pharmacists are increasingly facing the demands of operating safely and efficiently within pharmacy budget constraints. The Vial2Bag DC reconstitution system provides cost savings through waste reduction and reducing utilization of expensive outsourced compounding facilities and premade products. In fact, use of the Vial2Bag DC reconstitution system helped one health system realize a reduction of $750,000 in drug waste during a one-year period. What is the savings potential for your facility?

Features & Options

n Vial2Bag DC Reconstitution System Attributes • Available for both 13 mm and 20 mm diameter vials • Compatible with both liquid and powder medications

• Color coded for easy selection of appropriate size • Fits all standard IV bags and systems • Helps ensure optimum drug utilization for immediate use and point-of-care preparation • Needle-free reconstitution and transfer between a vial and the IV bag n Vial2Bag DC Reconstitution System is Ideal For • Immediate use and point-of-care drug addition to an IV bag • Outpatient healthcare centers • Hospital pharmacy drug preparation The Vial2Bag DC system is 510(k) cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Testimonial

“ T he Vial2Bag system provides us with a level of flexibility that other vial and bag systems do not. We are better equipped to work around product shortages, stock items on the floor that were previously prepared in the pharmacy, and avoid the possibility of failure to activate the product — all while using one standard, easy-to-use system.”

— Julie Hughes, Pharmacy Operations Manager at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA

Additional Product Lines

Vial2Bag® n A needle-free system enables safe and convenient reconstitution and transfer of a drug between a vial or syringe and any solution-filled IV bag. n Vial Adapters The perfect solution for quick and safe transfer from vials, allowing convenient, optimal quantity aspiration.

Ordering Information Vial2Bag DC 13 mm - Item # 3609 8125 • Quantity: 50/Box Vial2Bag DC 20 mm - Item # 3609 8126 • Quantity: 50/Box Distributed by: Progressive Medical, Inc. 997 Horan Drive, Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: (314) 961-5786 | Fax: (314) 961-4535 cs@progressivemedinc.com Progressive Medical is a registered trademark of Progressive Medical, Inc. West and the diamond logo and By your side for a healthier world™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., in the United States and other jurisdictions.

Vial2Bag® is a registered trademark of Medimop Medical Projects Ltd., a subsidiary of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

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503B Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Solutions by Cantrell Drug Company Our experience with cGMP focused policies and procedures along with carefully designed facilities, equipment, training, and testing, provide confidence to our customers in the quality of our services.

CEO:

Dell McCarley, Pharm D. President: Mike Pierce Founded: 1952 Employees: 100+ Toll-free Phone: (877) 666-5222 Phone: (501) 666-2020 Fax: (877) 666-8962 Address: 7321 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72207 Website: www.cantrelldrug.com

Company Background Established in 1952, Cantrell Drug Company has a long and successful history. Amidst many changes in the field of pharmacy, Cantrell Drug Company has remained committed to a standard of quality that exceeds current compounding standards.

Innovation and investment in cutting-edge technology at Cantrell Drug Company is evidenced by being the first in the industry to utilize a Rapid Microbiological sterility testing technology.

Cantrell Drug Company is now in the process of being the first in the industry to implement an automated Closed Vial filling system from Aseptic Technologies. Our commitment to quality is readily apparent from our completely autonomous and independent Quality Assurance Department, as well as being the only company in the industry to list our labels with the FDA, and one of the first sterile compounders to register as a 503B with the FDA. Product Overview Cantrell Drug Company is an FDA registered 503B Human Drug Compounding Outsourcing Facility that specializes in providing customized IVs, OR syringes, epidural preparations, PCA syringes, and drug shortage solutions with the highest level of quality. Product lines are compounded under a comprehensive quality system model that supports and sustains robust quality systems consistent with cGMP-focused regulations. Cantrell provides sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations that meet the needs of patients, physicians, clinics, and health care institutions. Cantrell retains state licenses nationwide, a DEA manufacturing license and an FDA registration. When you need quality, service, and experience – trust Cantrell Drug Company.

Drug Shortage Solutions Drug shortages are occurring at historic rates. Shortages lead to increased cost for pharmacies to meet patient and physician needs, and much of the financial impact is felt in acute care divisions. Cantrell Drug Company offers compounded solutions to many of these shortages. We provide a weekly update to our customers informing them about new and high demand shortage solutions. We give our clients a way to “fill in the gap” during their time of need for hard to find preparations.

Cutting Edge Technology Cantrell Drug Company was the first to adopt Rapid Microbiological sterility testing. We are once again leading the way in safety and quality as we become the first human drug compounding outsourcing facility to implement Aseptic Technologies’ Crystal® Closed Vial Technology. This technology was designed to increase patient safety by vastly reducing the risk of contamination during the complex filling process used by sterile compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities. The new technology simplifies and reduces the risk associated with the glass vial filling process used by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

“This technology represents a revolutionary advance for Cantrell Drug Company, as well as for the sterile product industry in general,” said Dell McCarley, Chief Executive Officer of Cantrell Drug Company. “We decided to invest in the Crystal Closed Vial Technology because of the high level of quality assurance it will offer to our customers in the hospital market and, by extension, the patients they serve.”

Under the closed vial process, each vial will be assembled in a clean room and sterilized by gamma irradiation before being delivered, ready to fill, to Cantrell Drug Company.

A Crystalrobotic system in a SKAN isolator fills each vial by piercing the elastic stopper with a special needle, delivering the liquid, and quickly resealing the opening with the zap of a laser. Vials are covered with a specially designed cap, which health care providers eventually open, to withdraw the sterile medication and administer to patients.

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