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Metric Oral Syringes
With the new guidlines by ISMP we are looking to purchase oral syringes with only metric units. I have only found one company and they are oversees. Any one else found a company dosing only in metric (ie no Tbps or tsp)?
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Last Post: Jan 28, 2014 8:00am
by April
by April
Talyst Report Function
Is anyone using the Talyst Report function much? I am finding massive errors and calculation problems in some key reports. I am wondering if anyone has had the same experience and what, if anything, you are doing to correct/fix the issue (short of simply not using...
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Last Post: Apr 12, 2012 8:35am
by Clark
by Clark
Sterile Gloves
Is there anyone using sterile gloves that are compliant with 797 standards?
If you are would you enlighten me?
Need MFG and part number
Thanks a million in advance.
Views: 328 Replies: 4
Last Post: Oct 12, 2006 10:15am
by Munira
by Munira
IMPORTANT: FORUM CLOSED TO NEW POSTS
This Forum is now CLOSED and can be used for archive reading only. Any future posts will not be read, reviewed, or considered for publishing in Pharmacy Purchasing Outlook. All future posts should be made at our NEW Discussion Board Forum.
We want to THANK all o...
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Last Post: Mar 5, 2009 11:32am
by Mike Thomas
by Mike Thomas
Call for Conference Speakers
The speaker roster for the 13th PPN Conference is shaping up nicely. If you've checked the Conference page lately for our Current Agenda, you will see that we have gotten some dynamite topics and speakers, each an authority in their field.
However, what is still...
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Last Post: Mar 2, 2009 3:38pm
by Mike Thomas
by Mike Thomas
797 Website
Below is a link to a 797 website; it includes articles, guidelines, and other useful information.
http://www.usp797.org/index.html
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Last Post: Mar 1, 2009 7:50am
by Richard Ponder
by Richard Ponder
Performance Index
The following link is useful for tracking your performance against industry benchmarks.
http://www.highperformancepharmacy.com/
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Last Post: Feb 27, 2009 5:09pm
by Richard Ponder
by Richard Ponder
Albuterol inhalers and counters with vents
We are having a very stressful time with the switch to HFA products and the dose counters now on the canisters. The anesthesia people are hopping mad at pharmacy because the counters do not let the inhaler connect to the tubes they use. The ventolator people have a...
Views: 589 Replies: 3
Last Post: Feb 27, 2009 10:39am
by Deborah Claypool
by Deborah Claypool
Talyst Carousel's
For those of you who have Talyst Carousel's have you had difficulty keeping your QOH accurate? Do you have items on static shelving? Are you able to keep those QOH's accurate?
We have 4 Carousel's and I'm seeking any feedback/suggestions if any of your facilitie...
Views: 704 Replies: 3
Last Post: Feb 25, 2009 11:00am
by Bledi
by Bledi
Law CE from 2008 purchasing conference
Doses anyone know if there was a law CE from last years purchasing conference in Las Vegas? My print out from ProCE does not specify and it's time for me to recertify. My e-mail is uhl@agnesian.com
Thanks for any help.
Karn
Views: 723 Replies: 3
Last Post: Feb 24, 2009 5:20pm
by Mike Thomas
by Mike Thomas
Polidocanol
Our Cosmetic/Reconstructive Surgeon has asked pharmacy to find Polidocanol for him. My understanding is that he will use it for sclerotherapy. Has anyone heard of this product and have any information to share with me about it? Thank you.
Views: 518 Replies: 2
Last Post: Feb 24, 2009 12:09pm
by karn uhl
by karn uhl
Hood recertification
We currently use Lab Certification to recertify our hoods twice a year. Last year they charged us (Price removed by Moderator). This year their estimate is (nearly twice the amount from last year). They explain the jump as a new fuel charge and a travel charge. Are...
Views: 597 Replies: 3
Last Post: Feb 20, 2009 7:56am
by Richard Ponder
by Richard Ponder
Sterile 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
For those of you who's CSP room is 797 compliant who are you purchasing your sterile 70% Isopropyl Alcohol from and what price are you paying?
Thanks for the info in advance :)
Views: 649 Replies: 5
Last Post: Feb 18, 2009 6:05pm
by Kellie
by Kellie
Emily's Act
Hey has anyone heard any more about Emily's Act?
I know there are some health care items in the stimulis bill I was wondering if this law was one of those.
Views: 629 Replies: 2
Last Post: Feb 18, 2009 6:49am
by Pam Hale
by Pam Hale
Changing Wholesalers
We are changing from Mckesson to either Cardinal or Amerisourse Bergen.
Any suggestions on with would be the better?
Views: 771 Replies: 8
Last Post: Feb 17, 2009 10:30am
by Ruth Rinker
by Ruth Rinker
Pharmacy Buyer Job Description
My current job description is for Tech III. My facility is changing it to Pharmacy Buyer. Does anyone have a job description that you can email me so that I have a starting point to adapt to fit my job? I sure do appreciate any help. My email is uhl@agnesian.com....
Views: 632 Replies: 2
Last Post: Feb 14, 2009 6:21am
by matt bogash
by matt bogash
Mitomycin
Has anyone been able to get mitomycin? McKesson and ASB do not have it, with a release date of April 2009. There is an Ophthalmologist here that is insisting the drug is available. I do not want to purchase thru a middleman-too expensive. Aloha
Views: 549 Replies: 1
Last Post: Feb 10, 2009 1:00pm
by Ruth Rinker
by Ruth Rinker
Urokinase
I am having trouble obtaining Abbokinase. Cardinal is Manf out and claims it will be a discontinued item. The manf. (Imarx Therapeutics INC.)phone number is not active. Does anyone have any info on this product?
Views: 625 Replies: 2
Last Post: Feb 6, 2009 12:49pm
by Clark Montgomery
by Clark Montgomery
You Know You are a Pharmacy Buyer If...
Just for fun, and to remind us we are all in the same crazy boat, post your anecdotes!
You know you are a Pharmacy Buyer if...
...you call your cell phone company SingulAIR instead of Cingular.
...you have par levels for the food in your kitchen cabinets.
Views: 794 Replies: 9
Last Post: Feb 6, 2009 11:49am
by Jennifer Benton
by Jennifer Benton
Nationwide Recall of ETHEX products
This morning I received an email alerting me of a massive recall of nearly 100 products manufactured by ETHEX Corporation. Refer to the Press Release regarding this recall at www.ETHEX.com
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Last Post: Feb 4, 2009 5:27pm
by Angela
by Angela
Article in SupplyChain Management Review about Supply Chain Education
http://www.scmr.com/article/CA6634052.html?rssid=263
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Last Post: Feb 3, 2009 5:39am
by Richard Ponder
by Richard Ponder
340B-Purchase tracking programs
Hi All!Happy Holiday's!
We are talking to a few vendors about purchasing their program to help us track our 340B purchases.
I'm hoping that someone has some information, good or bad, to share about their experience.
The two companies we've spoken to are Talyst a...
Views: 714 Replies: 3
Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 3:00pm
by Colleen
by Colleen
Outdates- do not publish
Wondering who is responsible for checking outdates at your pharmacy? Is it a collaborative effort or do you buyers take all the responsibility?
Views: 620 Replies: 7
Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 2:55pm
by Colleen
by Colleen
Oxycodone 5 mg tablets
Is anyone else having a problem getting plain Oxycodone 5 mg tablets in UD. I understand it is one the FDA's"Unapproved Drug List".
Views: 568 Replies: 5
Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 2:52pm
by Colleen
by Colleen
Outpatient Pharmacy Software Alternatives
Good Day All,
We currently use McKessons Pharmaserve suite of products for our OP pharmacy. Does anyone use anything different, and if so, can you give me a short opinion and description?
Thanks!
Clark
Views: 516 Replies: 2
Last Post: Feb 2, 2009 2:52pm
by Colleen
by Colleen
10 Timeless Leadership Principles
The U.S. Army's Leadership Principles, printed in 1973, provides valuable insights for supply management professionals hoping to hone their leadership skills.
1. Be the example. Employees must not only hear what is expected of them; they must understand it, too. B...
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Last Post: Jan 29, 2009 10:32am
by Richard Ponder
by Richard Ponder
Professional Development Skills for 2009
Functional Skills
• Demand Management
• Spend Analysis
• Specification Management
• Cost modeling
• Market Analysis
• Strategy Development
• Supplier Evaluation
• Negotiations
• Contracting
• Supp...
Views: 576 Replies: 1
Last Post: Jan 27, 2009 7:22am
by kathy
by kathy
Communication on Drug Shortages
I am trying to come up with a system that will keep everyone in my department up-to-date on drug shortages. Not everyone will check e-mails on a regular basis and it seems that they always want to deny knowing that an item was on back-order. So, I am looking for su...
Views: 600 Replies: 7
Last Post: Jan 22, 2009 2:06pm
by Ruth Mattison
by Ruth Mattison
Polyethylene glycol 3350 NF UD packets
I thought this may make some of you happy, I know I am. (Unless you all Knew about it and I didn't yet)
Paddock labs
00574-0412-07 Polyethylene glycol 3350 NF, powder for oral solution 14 x 17 gm sachets - UD
Views: 457 Replies: 1
Last Post: Jan 22, 2009 1:56pm
by Ruth Mattison
by Ruth Mattison
Article in the New York Times
FYI
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/health/policy/20drug.html?nl=8hlth&emc=hltha1
Views: 679 Replies: 1
Last Post: Jan 22, 2009 9:31am
by kathy
by kathy
CSOS Policies
Does anyone have Policies in place for use of CSOS? We just got it all loaded on Friday. I have to write policies and was hoping someone could give me a template so I don't have to recreate the entire wheel!!
Thanks for any and all help!!!
Views: 462 Replies: 0
Last Post: Jan 20, 2009 5:56am
by Jennifer Benton
by Jennifer Benton
Call for Speakers
Now that we've firmed up the date and the place for the Conference (The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, 4-diamond rated hotel for only $69/weeknight!), it's time to put some meat on those bones.
We're looking for suggestions for the program, in terms of Topics and Sp...
Views: 764 Replies: 7
Last Post: Jan 16, 2009 11:27am
by Debbie Tozer
by Debbie Tozer
Renografin-60
I'm wondering what substitute you are using for Renografin-60 now that it has been discontinued? Are you using Gastrovue?
Views: 659 Replies: 3
Last Post: Jan 16, 2009 7:56am
by Michelle Fidler
by Michelle Fidler
vial-o-jet
Do any of you use VIAL-O-JET? When I google it, it comes back to IMS, but evidently the OR tech who contacted them had no luck.
I also received an email from MM referencing a company called Microtech and they asked, too, if BBraun has a similar product.
Help!!
Views: 448 Replies: 0
Last Post: Jan 14, 2009 8:21am
by Ruth Rinker
by Ruth Rinker
Outstanding Buyer of the Year
Nominations for the Pharmacy Purchasing Outlook Outstanding Buyer of the Year are now being accepted. Click on the Outstanding Buyer of the Year Nomination Form link on the HOME page of PharmacyPurchasing.com to place your nomination.
A nominee must be a curre...
Views: 506 Replies: 0
Last Post: Jan 6, 2009 2:22pm
by Mike Thomas, CPh...
by Mike Thomas, CPh...
Refrigerators
I am under the Premier contract and we are looking for the best price on a new refrigerator for our department. Does anyone know where I might be able to order the refrigerator from?
Views: 614 Replies: 5
Last Post: Dec 30, 2008 11:46am
by Shannon Cantey
by Shannon Cantey
Thank you - Merry Christmas
Thanks to everyone at Summerdale for the lovely calendar in my December issue of the PPO Newsletter! It was a wonderful little surprise!
Merry Christmas to all of you and my fellow buyers!!
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Last Post: Dec 22, 2008 6:47am
by Jennifer Benton
by Jennifer Benton
GREETINGS
Dale, Mike, the rest of the folks in Summerdale Enterprises and all Pharmacy Buyers...I want to thank all of you for making this happen year after year and I want to wish you all A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR...GOD BLESS YOU ALL...
Semper Fi...Oooh Rah
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Last Post: Dec 19, 2008 5:40pm
by Mooler Mookie
by Mooler Mookie
Amerisource order number for non CRC cap
Anyone happen to use these and know what the AB reorder number is?
1-CLIC® Closure - 58 mm-from Rexam
I have tried every way I can think of to search for this product but I cant seem to bring it up.
Views: 565 Replies: 1
Last Post: Dec 3, 2008 8:38am
by Ruth Mattison
by Ruth Mattison
McKesson Med Carousel & Pacmed
Our pharmacy is in the process of installing a Mckesson Med Carousel and PacMed.Does any one have any advice or tips on what to do or not to do on loading and setting up? I would appreciate any info. Thanks Tammy
Views: 603 Replies: 6
Last Post: Nov 30, 2008 1:05pm
by Tammy Woodard
by Tammy Woodard
Neutra-Phos
Is anyone able to get Neutra-Phos? I had been ordering Phos-Nak but I am unable to get either one. Just wondering what other facilities that use this product are doing at this point. Thanks for all the help and Happy Thanksgiving.
Views: 768 Replies: 3
Last Post: Nov 28, 2008 11:22am
by Ruth Mattison
by Ruth Mattison
calcium disodium
Does any company make Caldium Disodium 200 mg/ml
I can't seem to find it
Do not post
Views: 566 Replies: 2
Last Post: Nov 25, 2008 5:53am
by Karla
by Karla
pediatric doses
I would like to know if someone might have a list of their current pediatric doses of medication.
We haven't had to have a special inventory until now.
I am not sure what is out there.
Perhap from a Children Hospital would be vey helpful.
Thank you
Views: 591 Replies: 1
Last Post: Nov 24, 2008 7:59pm
by Richard Ponder
by Richard Ponder
Pyxis® Anesthesia System
We are about to implement the Pyxis® Anesthesia System
within all our OR's. I would like to know what type of process anyone has developed in the use of the Return Bin. What kind of process do you use to transfer and record it's contents?
Views: 587 Replies: 1
Last Post: Nov 20, 2008 9:48am
by Jason Pugh
by Jason Pugh
From the Desk of the Editor - November 2008
Dale, would it be possible to obtain a copy of the article regarding "Manager of Financial Activities" you referenced?
Thanks
Views: 681 Replies: 2
Last Post: Nov 19, 2008 3:50pm
by Richard Ponder
by Richard Ponder
2009 PPO Confernece
I just got my Newsletter and much to my delight, there is info on next years confernece! WOO HOO the price is FAB for the Rooms and I couldn't be more excited to start campaigning with administration to support my travel this time!!!
YEAH PPO! You guys ROCK!!!
Views: 705 Replies: 2
Last Post: Nov 19, 2008 12:36pm
by Kellie Gatlin
by Kellie Gatlin
Looking for a Pharmacy Buyer or Tech Position in OK City, OK
Okay this is a little out there but I am desperatly looking for a pharmacy position in the Edmond/Oklahoma City, OK area. I have 2 years "small town" retail experience, 5 years of Pharmacy Tech/buyer experience and the last 3 years have been spent as Purchasing Coor...
Views: 575 Replies: 0
Last Post: Nov 18, 2008 3:06pm
by Kellie Gatlin
by Kellie Gatlin
adminrx/barcoding
Our hospital is going to be implementing the ADMINRX barcoding system. I have not been included in the pre-planning stages. So I am wondering if anyone has any "inside" information/tips that could help me with the pre-planning , more than just the basic info provide...
Views: 616 Replies: 3
Last Post: Nov 14, 2008 3:55am
by jackie cronnon
by jackie cronnon
Perpetual Inventory Systems
I am curious if anyone is using a perpetual inventory system? If so, can you give me a quick "how do you do it" process you have in place?
Views: 633 Replies: 4
Last Post: Nov 13, 2008 11:18am
by Bledar Doraci
by Bledar Doraci
