|Articles|November 1, 2005

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PACMED

McKesson APS (Pittsburgh, Pa) recently introducedthe PACMED multidose pharmacy packagingsystem. As a high-speed, unit-dose packagingsystem for oral solids, PACMED integrates seamlesslywith pharmacy information systems. Theproduct intrinsically reinforces medication safetypractices and streamlines pharmacy operations atseveral crucial points. It accelerates bedside scanningthrough patient-specific, unit-dose dispensing;drives unit-based cabinet replenishment; bolsterscentral pharmacy stock inventory for cartfills; and advances compliance packaging. Keyadvantages of PACMED include the ability tooperate unattended with minimal intervention;speed, packaging up to 60 unit/multidoses perminute; accommodating from 100 to 500 medications.For more information, call 800-551-6578 orvisit www.mckessonaps.com.

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