Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

The answer was employing Omnicell's medication dispensing automation in surgical suites. Scanning happened right on the spot, allowing for safer medication management, more accountability, and better-controlled substance handling.

Controlled Substances

Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Automated medication dispensing technology isn’t just for nursing units. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

Controlled Substances

Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

But as IT spending nears the $4 trillion mark, including significant growth and adoption of SaaS technology, Pharmacy can now buy vs. build the tools they need to support safer, more efficient medication management. Learn more about Omnicell’s As a Service offering here.

Hospitals

Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

You'll find compliance simpler with a closed-loop solution in the operating room, where medication dispensing automation systems and the electronic health record are integrated. In some instances, compliance can be a challenge. But the latest automation technology makes this easier for ORs everywhere.

Controlled Substances

Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

If automated anesthesia carts are used for medication dispensing in the OR, they should not be left open/unlocked while unattended to minimize the opportunity for unauthorized access. Learn more about strategies for preventing drug diversion in this Pharmacy Practice News article.

Controlled Substances

The FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

FDA published a proposed list on June 13, 2018 (83 FR 27609), which we blogged about here. Some low-risk devices are exempt from cGMPs except for complaint handling and record keeping requirements, e.g. , a liquid medication dispenser ( 21 C.F.R. or that FDA proposes can satisfy the requirements in § 4.4 880.6430 ).

FDA

The FDA Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

We learned this week that Palomar Health, one of California’s largest healthcare districts, agreed to pay $250,000 to resolve allegations that numerous vials of fentanyl had been diverted from automated medication dispensing machines over a five-month period and that the hospital did not properly dispose of unused fentanyl.

Controlled Substances

The FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In October 2022, FDA released the draft guidance entitled “Select Updates for the Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance: Reducing Disparities in Health and Healthcare,” as previously discussed in our blog.

Documentation

Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Local pharmacists have always strived to be more than medication dispensers. DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Click here to learn more about EnlivenHealth.

Community Pharmacies

Omnicell

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This continues a multi-year trend whereby pharmacists are expanding beyond their traditional medication dispensing duties to providing a broader spectrum of value-added services, including vaccine administration , point-of-care testing and medication therapy counseling.

Omnicell

The Happy PharmD

AUGUST 30, 2023

Imagine if they called for a refill and you dispensed only two tablets. In some cases, the quantity of medication dispensed is less than the actual quantity prescribed. When this occurs, regardless of how small the amount may be, the computer states that the medication can be refilled and balance is given.

Medication Dispensing

Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Join me on Wednesday, March 24 at 10 am PST/1 pm EST to explore how pharmacies are leveraging innovative new digital solutions and medication dispensing solutions that drive workflow automation, digitization and optimization to solve today’s biggest challenges, such as administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

Medication Dispensing