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Pharmacy Supply Chain Decision-Making ToolAmerinet launches Amerinet Decision Rx, aprogram that provides members with tools for making educated pharmacy supply chain decisions. The three components of the pro-

gram – Amerinet Pharmacy Price Management,Amerinet Pharmacy Price Auditing, andAmerinet Pharmacy Optimization – have beendeveloped to help Amerinet members managepurchases, audit and correct pricing, and opti-mize margins. Amerinet Pharmacy PriceManagement can help providers better timetheir pharmacy purchases and verify historicalpricing. Amerinet Pharmacy Optimization pro-vides tools to identify lost contract pricingopportunities, manage and track rebates, max-imize market share and tier pricing, and meas-ure product, manufacturer, and wholesalerorder-fill rates.

Amerinet�Circle reader service number 100 or

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Flu Vaccine Ordering ToolFFF announces a pro-gram that lets healthcare providers orderflu vaccine for delivery on specific dates for the upcoming flu sea-

son. At www.MyFluVaccine.com, providers can place and secure orders for delivery on the dates they select. The website also letsproviders view product availability and access information about flu prevention and treatment.

FFF Enterprises�Circle reader service number 45 or

visit www.fffenterprises.com

System for Safe Handling ofHazardous Drugs Cardinal has received FDA 510K clearance tomarket its new Texium closed male luer, which,when partnered with a SmartSite needle-free

valve, can help health care workers safely handlehazardous drugs. The Texium closed male luerfeatures a no-drip tip to help prevent drips,spillage, and surface contamination; a lock-and-go design to provide a fast and easy connectionto the SmartSite needle-free valve and toachieve a closed system; a passive safety system

that closes upon disconnection to help preventexposure and protect against free-flow; and anautomatic safety lock for the safe transport ofhazardous drugs when attached to a syringe.

Cardinal Health�Circle reader service number 44 or visit

www.cardinalhealth.com

Ready-to-Use IV ProductB. Braun announces FDA approval of CeFOXItinfor injection in the DUPLEX Drug DeliverySystem. The DUPLEX system is designed to alle-viate pharmacist and caregiver workload, whileprotecting patients frompotential medicationerrors. DUPLEX helps clinicians comply withJCAHO’s requirement thatmedicines be dispensed in their“most ready-to-use form.” Alsoequipped with a bar code systemthat references the final admixture,DUPLEX consists of a pre-filled,latex- and PVC/DEHP-free IV bag contain-ing accurate doses of drug and diluent in differ-ent compartments, separated by a quick-releaseseal. Prior to activation, it supports 18 monthsbeyond-use dating and does not require a thaw-ing process.

B. Braun Medical Inc.�Circle reader service number 35 or

visit www.bbraunusa.com

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Armstrong Medical brings you the Aluminum Auto-Locking Cart featuring lightweight aluminum construction, aluminum mounting tracks,stabilizing frame, 5" swivelcasters, Master Code for all programming, Access Code for daily use, manual or automatic locking, and anAuto Lock Timer that canbe set from 1 to 998 minutes or shut off completely, manual key override for emergency access.

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Closed-System Drug Transfer DevicePhaSeal is a clinically proven closed-system drug transfer device that elim-inates hazardous drug interaction with

the environment and protects healthcare workers from exposure duringpreparation, administration, andwaste disposal. As a closed system,PhaSeal contains the drug, as well asaerosols and vapors. Its sealed expan-sion chamber allows you to see thatpressure equalization is occurring andthat all vapors and aerosols are cap-tured, and its double membraneshelp ensure dry connections.

Carmel Pharma�Circle reader service number 34

or visit www.carmelpharma.com

Three-Sided DisposableBeakersEPS announces the addition of sixsizes of disposable beakers to its lineof compounding and dispensingaccessories. Ranging from 50 mL to1000 mL, the beakers are manufac-

tured with a tri-sided design andnotched corners for easy pouring andminimized spillage. The beakers aremade from translucent polypropyleneand are resistant to most acids andbases. Their flat bottoms reduce thepossibility of tipping and allow forstacking and easier storage.

EPS, Inc.�Circle reader service number 33

or visit www.medidose.com

Modular Cleanrooms• HEPA filtration rooms are certified to

ISO 5 (Class 100)

• Positive or negative pressureconfigurations protect product, personneland environment

•Vertical andhorizontal flowdesigns

•HEPA and ULPAfiltration modulescreate a particle-freeenvironment

•Spill trays and drain for easy cleaning,disinfection

•UV germicidal lighting available

•Polypropylene, polycarbonate, acrylic andpowder-coated steel, in several sizes

•Positive or negativepressure designs withHEPA inlet/exhaustfiltration

•Lift-up windows andside swing door for convenient parts access, easy cleaning

•Ergonomic sloped front

•Smooth, easy-clean surfaces andnonshedding, chemical-resistant materials

Complete pricing and specificationsfor pretested turnkey systems—

TerraPharmacy.coma division of Terra Universal, Inc.

Helps Meet USP <797> Compounding Requirements

Laminar FlowGloveboxIsolators

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Sterile Compounding Solutionsfrom Terra Universal, the Critical Environment Specialist

• Chemical-resistant materials and smoothsurfaces for easy sterilization

• Portable designs for convenient positioning

• Antechambers, gowning areas, pass-throughs and furnishings

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Press-In Bottle AdaptersEPS announces the 20-mm EPS Press-In Bottle adapter, whichcomplements the company’s 24-, 28-, and 33-mm adapters. EPSPress-In Bottle Adapters can make dispensing liquids from stockbottles into oral syringes an easier task. Just press the adapter

into the bottle’s opening and attach your oral syringe to theadapter’s port, and then withdraw your dose of medicationfrom the bottle. The adapters fit most EPS TampAlerT and pre-scription bottles, as well as many other containers, and can beused with EPS’s line of oral syringes.

EPS, Inc.�Circle reader service number 32 or

visit www.medidose.com

Technology to Combat “Cuff Roll-Down” Ansell Healthcare enhances its line of powder-free, latex Encore

gloves with SureFit technology, which was designed to overcome“cuff roll-down.” The SureFit technology is manufactured using a

proprietary process to produce a cuff that “grips and holds,” and canprovide improved fit and comfort, puncture resistance, and tactilesensitivity.

Ansell Healthcare�Circle reader service number 31 or

visit www.ansell.com

Amber-Colored Bags for Unit Dose Packaging Medical Packaging Inc. (MPI) introducesan amber-colored bag for use with itsAuto-Print Bagging System, an electrictabletop bagging system for loading,printing, bar coding, and sealing ancillaryparenteral medications. The amber bags areavailable in a 2-x-4-x-2-inch size, and are 2-mL thick. The translucent amber film providesgreater than 95% UV(a) and UV(b) attenuation,while allowing the product to be seen throughthe bag.

Medical Packaging Inc. �Circle reader service number 28 or visit

www.medpak.com

Enhanced Needle-Stick SafetySmiths Medical introduces a new version of their GRIPPER PLUS SafetyHuber Needles, which – with a luer-activated, needle-less access connec-tor – allow direct connection of a syringe or tubing with standard luer-accommodating patient therapies. The needles are used to deliver IVmedications through a patient’s implanted port. Their safety arms can be

lifted to lock the needle into a protected position when de-accessing itfrom an implanted port. An audible click provides clinicians with confirma-tion that the de-accessed needle is in its locked safety position.

Smiths Medical�Circle reader service number 27 or visit www.smiths-medical.com

Inventory Management SoftwareTalyst’s AutoPharm software manages, tracks, and audits all medica-tion ordering, receiving, stocking, and picking activities. The softwaredrives Talyst’s AutoCarousel and Barcode to Dose Solution, andworks with many leading pharmacy information systems, automateddispensing units, and all wholesale ordering systems. AutoPharmoffers real-time perpetual inventory management, and reports onquantities on hand, costs, lot numbers, and expiration status.

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• A quote section that forwards bidrequests directly and are typicallyreturned within 24 hrs.

• Quotes can also be supplied directlyover the phone in minutes, withconfirming bids and drawings faxedor emailed the same day.

• Let MCR help you to understandthe requirements for Cleanroomsfound in USP 797, ISO, and Fed.Std. 209e.

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Glove DispensersFrom S-Curve Technologies, the GD-200 two-compartment, front-access glove dispenser isavailable in clear, amber, or gray acrylic. Withtwo 6-inch-wide compartments, the dispensercan be wall mounted or freestanding and fea-tures smooth, flame-treated edges.

The AT-104 C4 Compartment Dispenser is available in clear acrylic and can be

wall-mounted orfreestanding. Thedispenser’s four in-dividual compart-ments allow usersto access multipleitems from the front.The AT-104 also fea-tures smooth, flame-

treated edges and a sin-gle, sloped lid, which can help maintainairflow in your controlled environments.

S-Curve Technologies�Circle reader service number 25 or visit

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Environmentally Responsible IVContainersHospira launches the VISIV flexible IV container.Because the containers have no over-wrap, care-givers can provide IV therapy more rapidly andgenerate approximately 40% to 60% less waste,reducing environmental impact and disposalfees. Ergonomic pull-rings covering the sterileports help reduce the risk of touch contamina-tion and infection. Sterile ports allow medicationto be immediately added to the container, and

the tamper-evident portsystem provides visualevidence to caregiversthat a medication has notbeen added. The PVC-and DEHP-free VISIVcontainers also offer vir-tually impenetrable porttubes with improvedneedle-stick protection.

Hospira, Inc.�Circle reader servicenumber 18 or visitwww.hospira.com

Compact Incubator for Pharmacy ApplicationsNuAire’s NU-5510 DHD AutoFlow incubators

provide continuousHEPA filtration to con-trol airborne contami-nants. The incubator’sinterior corners arecoved for improvedease of cleaning.Measuring 39.5 by25.5 by 25.5 inches,the 6.65-cubic-feetNU-5510 comes stan-

dard with four shelves.

NuAire�Circle reader service number 16 or visit

www.nuaire.com

Consulting ServicesAnalytical Research Laboratories offers con-sulting services for USP Chapter <797> com-pliance, including gap analyses, SOP gener-ation, implementation follow-ups, andfacilities reviews. In addition to offering asep-tic techniquevalidation kits,the companyalso offers end-product testingservices, stabil-ity studies, andforensic investigation services to combatdrug diversion issues and identify unknowndrugs.

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