DEA has increased their initial facility inspections, on demand inspections, and random facility inspections. Is your facility in compliance with DEA regulations for controlled substance ordering, stocking, dispensing, and record keeping?
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Medication Vendors-How do I choose?
With the opening of a new center comes the inevitable need to order supplies, equipment, and medications. Why should you choose between vendors, such as, Mckesson, Henry Schein, Cardinal, or Morris and Dickson? I can provide insight into the pros and cons of each vendor. Directly or indirectly I have worked with all the vendors.Continue reading “Medication Vendors-How do I choose?”
Pharmacy Consulting Services
Assist in obtaining Pharmacy Licenses, DPS controlled substance licenses, DEA controlled substance licenses for each facility. Obtain Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) status for the facilities. Develop policy and procedures for medication processes to maintain compliance with the state board of pharmacy. Assist in choosing the type of automatic dispensing devices to meet the centers’ needs.Continue reading “Pharmacy Consulting Services”
Automated Dispensing Machines- to have or have not?
When deciding whether your facility should invest in automated dispensing machines, the following should be considered Benefits: Patient specific transactions recorded with date and time stamp. Inventory list and quantities available up to date by report. Expiration date tracking available by report. Ability to add dispensing warnings for specific medications. Controlled substance tracking andContinue reading “Automated Dispensing Machines- to have or have not?”