Prepackaged Meds vs. Bulk – Which is Better? December 2010

McKesson Automation President Stanton McComb blogs from ASHP Midyear 2010, and discusses the benefits of using manufacturer-packaged unit dose meds, including the ability for pharmacists to become more involved in patient care and less involved in dispensing activities. The idea of the "changing role of the pharmacist" has been resolutely supported by ASHP Midyear attendees.

New and Noteworthy – Prepackaged Drug System Pharmacy Purchasing & Products
November 2010

A feature on PROmanager-Rx, covering the system and its ability to fully automate the dispensing, storing and checking of tablets, capsules and other unit dose packaged oral solid medications.

Somerset Hospital Transitioning to Paperless Records wjac.tv
April 2010

While most hospitals have all patient information written on paper, Somerset Hospital is making the switch to electronic records in advance of the 2015 federal mandate for paperless patient records. They are also incorporating pharmacy automation within the process, implementing the PROmanager-Rx system to automate medication dispensing and record-keeping.

Pharmacists, patients benefit from technology advances New devices streamline operations, improve patient safety
February 2010

A review from ASHP Midyear 2009 on the benefits of automated solutions, such as redeploying pharmacist labor to more clinical duties, saving labor costs on repackaging and checking activities, and improved patient safety.