News tagged automated-dispensing-system

DEA Guidance Regarding Information Pharmacists May Provide on CS II Prescriptions

October 2, 2013 5:05 PM Topics: Controlled substances and Dea

Recognizing that pharmacists are sometimes presented with prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances that are missing information required by law, Drug Enforcement Administration provides guidance for pharmacists regarding allowed changes or additions to such prescriptions.

Nominations for 2014 NABP Annual Awards Now Being Accepted

October 2, 2013 5:00 PM

NABP invites you to nominate a colleague or board of pharmacy for a 2014 NABP award.

Delaware News: Automated Pharmacy Devices

March 1, 2009 9:47 AM Topics: Automated dispensing system

Published in March 2009 Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The following automated pharmacy devices have been approved by the Board of Pharmacy: Accudose Cabinet ACUDOSERX-MAIN Baker (Prata) Cell N/A McKessin Robotic 3000 Robot-Rx APS-2 MedCarousel SYS-180-1516.25-NT-UL PacMed ARP-400SL Pyxis...

Minnesota News: Certification and Quality Assurance

July 1, 2007 12:02 PM Topics: Automated dispensing system and Drug utilization review

Reprinted from the July 2007 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Pharmacists are reminded that there is a difference between certification and quality assurance, and that both are required per Minnesota Rules. Certification is the process by which one pharmacist or...

Washington News: New Rule for Automated Drug Distribution Devices

July 1, 2007 11:53 AM Topics: Automated dispensing system

Published in the July 2007 Washington State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter At its October 2006 meeting, the Washington State Board of Pharmacy adopted a new rule to set uniform standards for the use of automated drug distribution devices (ADDDs) for...

South Dakota News: Automated Mechanical Distribution Devices

April 1, 2007 4:31 PM Topics: Automated dispensing system

Published in the April 2007 South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Automated mechanical distribution devices (AMDDs) are used to assist pharmacists when dispensing prescription medications. South Dakota law authorizes the South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy’s oversight of this...

North Carolina News: Item 2130 - Automated Dispensing Devices in Long-Term Care Facilities

January 1, 2007 12:47 PM Topics: Long term care facility and Automated dispensing system

Reprinted from the January 2007 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. In May 2005, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) promulgated a rule that allows, where state law permits, a retail pharmacy to install an automated dispensing system at a long-term care...