News tagged automated-dispensing-system
USP Prescription Container Labeling Chapter is Now the Official Standard
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter <17> Prescription Container Labeling, published in the USP 36–NF 31, became an official standard on May 1, 2013.
Delaware News: Automated Pharmacy Devices
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...
Read More →Minnesota News: Certification and Quality Assurance
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...
Read More →Washington News: New Rule for Automated Drug Distribution Devices
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...
Read More →South Dakota News: Automated Mechanical Distribution Devices
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...
Read More →North Carolina News: Item 2130 - Automated Dispensing Devices in Long-Term Care Facilities
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...
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