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Kelly Johnston

Room temp stable Amyl Nitrate?

Does anyone have ordering info for Amyl Nitrate that is room temp stable? I know it is available- it is in our Cyanide kit, but I cannot find it at Cardinal. Thank you!

Views: 414 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 27, 2009 9:14am
by Ruth Rinker

Lori Salac

NDC numbers

Does anyone know where I can view a list of Manufacturers and the first 5 digits of their associated NDC numbers? (ex. 00074 = Abbott)

Views: 366 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 27, 2009 7:46am
by Lisa Rice

Kathy

Pharmacy Buying as a Profession

Pharmacy Professional Purchasing Folks, Are we ready to help Dale and Mike get us to a professional level status? We need to get some major conversation going with them so that next year the Buyers in Pharmacy are well on their way to being a professional organizat...

Views: 339 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 26, 2009 4:33pm
by Lori Salac

Betty

SNHPA

I would like to ask what other 340b Hospitals think about SNHPA. We have not joined the organization yet and would like to know what the pros and cons to membership are. Any comment are appreciated.

Views: 248 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 26, 2009 10:40am
by Betty

Ruth Rinker

azactam vials

Just to update the ASHP Drug Shortages info on azactam vials: they had posted an approximate date from Elan of mid-August for the availability. I emailed Elan yesterday to see how accurate that is and received a reply today. They are now saying not sooner than the...

Views: 364 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 18, 2009 1:26pm
by Terri Nilsen

Debbie Tozer

Pulling Outdates

I would like to know how far ahead do other hospitals pull their outdates? We were pulling 3 month in advance but have changed recently to 2 months ahead, and I am meeting a lot of resistance. What about crash boxes stored in pharmacy? Are they doing those different....

Views: 354 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 14, 2009 1:45pm
by Ruth Mattison

Gerard C Doran

Insulin

Just curious to see how other facilities treat insulin. Do you charge it to each unit as floor stock? We are working on a list of floor stock medications and I am wondering if we should add it to it since one vial of insulin is used for many different patients.

Views: 362 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 12, 2009 5:01am
by Jamie Grabow

Ruth Rinker

GI COCKTAIL

We make GI cocktail that is mylanta (generic) 140ml, Donnatal 50ml and lido viscous 50ml. With Donnatal (and generics) either mfg discontinued or long term backorder, we are trying to develop a new formulation. Does anyone else make something similar? If so, I'd a...

Views: 515 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 7, 2009 1:47pm
by Ruth Mattison

Eutricia Thornton

Outsourcing - BUD

Just attended a seminar in which outsourcing was discussed. The moderator mentioned to Trust but verify. I am wondering what information is available from compounding pharmacies to validate their beyond use dating and has anyone actually seen these documents? There s...

Views: 347 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 5, 2009 5:22am
by BUD

Debby Flannery

Propofol disposal in OR

Hi all, Does anyone have a better disposal bin for propofol aka "milk of amnesia" besides the RCRA Hazardous waste black plastic disposal bins by Kendall? These bins have a very large round hole in the lid for tossing the meds in but it also could allow someone to re...

Views: 451 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 22, 2009 1:50pm
by Debby Flannery

Debbie Reed

Technician IV Lab Training Supplies

I am looking to see if anyone has purchased any iv lab training supplies for technician training. I have purchased the medium challenge kits for yearly validation of our technicians in the iv lab, but having a hard time trying to find supplies to actually train them...

Views: 292 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 22, 2009 3:15am
by Debbie Reed

Carolyn Sutton

Hydromorphone 2mg Tabs

Is there anyone experiencing problems getting the Hydromorphone 2mg tablets.

Views: 294 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 17, 2009 1:31pm
by Terri Nilsen

Pharmacy Purchasing Outlook

InstyMeds(TM)

We've recently come across a new medication dispensing device called InstyMeds(TM). It's been out since 2001, and two of our subscribers have it in their facility: one at the Community Heath Network in Indianapolis, and one at the St. Anthony's Medical Center in St...

Views: 498 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 8, 2009 12:55pm
by Sandy Buttke

Hannah Price

Hospira I -Secure Syringes

We have been having problems with a couple lots of Hospira's Midazolam 2mg/2ml I-secure syringes. Our nursing staff is complaining that the white plastic plunger does not twist onto the metal screw at the top of the carpuject correctly. They are able to give the dr...

Views: 255 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 7, 2009 12:38pm
by Bobbi Holthaus

Pharmacy Purchasing Outlook

Use of Forum Categories

We know that a Buyers' life is busy. We know. We've been there. So we try to make your time on our website as efficient as we can. All sections are clearly marked, and we try to keep the information on point. But we need you help in your participation on the we...

Views: 455 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2009 5:47pm
by Pharmacy Purchas...

James Menefee

Conference attendance

From the 2nd Annual to this the 13th, I will have attended 9 out of the 13 conferences whether I was reimbursed by my facility or PAID myself. I strongly believe that this is the best and only opportunity for BUYERS to learn about many aspects of their jobs/careers...

Views: 346 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 26, 2009 5:42pm
by Pharmacy Purchas...

James Menefee

PPO publication for June 2009

Has anyone seen the June edition of PPO? Am I the only one missing it??

Views: 334 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 26, 2009 5:38pm
by Pharmacy Purcahs...

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Vegas

With all the budgets problems how many of us will not be attending the PPO this year in Las Vegas

Views: 445 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 17, 2009 7:56am
by Allen Sutherland

Jen Benton

Talyst AutoPack

We have a Talyst AutoPack and have had nothing but issues with it from day one. I am wondering if anyone else out there has one, and what kind of issues you have had? If you have had problems, what has been Talyst's response to you? Our main issue now is misdrops in...

Views: 526 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 15, 2009 6:17am
by Jennifer Benton

Kellie

Nicotrol Cartridges

We repackage the 168 count box of Nicotrol cartridges in to 6 packs and place a inhaler with each 6 pack. Do any other facilities do this and if so how do you obtain more inhalers?

Views: 276 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2009 11:17pm
by Kellie

David Sasaki

Mannitol Crystal

Hi, I'm getting tired of trying to dissolve the Mannitol crystals. Does anyone have any good methods beside a warm/hot water bath? Thanks

Views: 526 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 5:52am
by Colleen

Joanie MacIntosh

340B Physical Inventory

My question is about sites that are maintaining a virtual inventory for 340B and then pricing for the physical inventory. How do you know which price the inventory company should use? I hope this makes sense. Thanks, Joanie

Views: 353 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 3, 2009 5:50am
by Colleen

Holly Munion

Hyskon

What are you using in place of Hyskon? Ours outdates this month and I found out that no one is currently making a replacement. Just wondering what other hospitals might be using? Thank You!

Views: 271 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 2, 2009 8:29am
by Ruth Rinker

Frank Wong

pysix non-movement items

is there any way to do a report on non-movement items in the pysix 's machine with 6-12 month prior with no activity?

Views: 410 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 26, 2009 12:44pm
by Terri Nilsen

Ruth Rinker

prednisolone UD--again!

Since posting earlier about Vistapharm looking into the possiblity of making UD cups of prenisolone, I have heard from Ameridose and they are doing some feasability studies as well. If you are interested, maybe contact either Vistapharm and/or Ameridose. I think the...

Views: 332 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 22, 2009 7:49am
by Mandi Collins

Ann Finley

Barcoding Policies

We are preparing for bedside med administration and I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share their pharmacy's policies on barcoding.

Views: 324 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 18, 2009 12:24pm
by Sandy Buttke

Toni Imwold

Sod Bicarb bags

We are mixing Sod. Bicarbonate 50ml-3 vials in 1 liter D5. The techs should be pulling out 150ml of dextrose and then adding the bicarb but some do not b/c they are complaining of carpal tunnel. Does anyone else mix this and have any suggestions on making the compoun...

Views: 491 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 13, 2009 1:37pm
by Mike Thomas

Randy A. Ryder

Receiving Policies

Hello! I am a fairly new buyer for my facility and I have been asked to write policies on receiving. I've already written policies and procedures on the technological aspect of how to receive and place orders, but I need to cover more of the physical aspect. For exam...

Views: 291 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 7, 2009 1:57pm
by Randy A. Ryder

Jill Cheever

McKesson Inventory

This is our first inventory with McKesson. We used to be with Morris & Dickson, we miss them. With Morris & Dickson, I got spoiled. The rep would come after I had prepped the Pharmacy, and all the staff had to do was count, he would process all the info from the Telx...

Views: 292 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 5, 2009 12:16pm
by Jill Cheever

Debby Flannery

Proair Alternative

This week we had our 1st complaint from surgery regarding the Ventolin inhalers we have been purchasing since last September. The anesthesiologist group were complaining that the inhalers with the counters didn't work with the breathing circuits and they didn't want...

Views: 252 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 1, 2009 12:07pm
by Ruth Rinker

Ruth Rinker

prednisolone 15mg/5mL UD

Yesterday, after seeing the ad in the latest PPO from Vistapharm, I sent them an email suggesting they look at packaging prednisolone 15mg/5mL in unit dose cups. I got a phone call from them within an hour and they said they would look at the feasability. Would anyon...

Views: 338 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 28, 2009 2:24pm
by Teresa Brown

Gerard Doran

Phisohex

Anyone using Phisohex? I only have 5 bottles left and I need to figure something out. Since Sanofi cannot give any information as to went it will be released my director wants me to find an alternative to Phisohex instead of getting it from a secondary wholesaler. Ju...

Views: 261 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 27, 2009 4:09pm
by Gerard Doran

Frank Wong

cardinal cim's program pro/con

We are with Cardinal (wholesaler) and want some feedback on there inventory program(cim), what to be inspected-prep work,maintaining,audits,cycle-counts. Thanks.

Views: 288 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 27, 2009 3:34pm
by Frank Wong

Clark Montgomery

Ameridose Product Disposal

Good day all, We have a bunch of Oxytocin in IV bags from Ameridose and have no idea how to dispose of it? Can anyone clue me into how you dispose of any expired or once-frozen (and therefore useless) oxytocin. Thanks!

Views: 346 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 27, 2009 3:11pm
by Bledar Doraci

Jennifer Benton

Talyst AutoPack

Views: 270 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 2:02pm
by Gerard Doran

Joanie MacIntosh

340B Physical Inventory

Views: 285 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 1:57pm
by Kathy Pflaum

Kelly Jimenez

Preservative free Heparin?

Wondering if anyone knows of a Preservative-free heparin in a concentration higher than 1unit/ml or 10units/ml? Thanks!

Views: 274 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 1:08pm
by Mooler Mookie

admin

Career Resources Forum

We have created a new Career Resources Forum where we've moved all of Mr. Ponders helpful job descriptions to. Please post all future job descriptions in that forum and anything else related to advancing a career. We appreciate everyone's contributions to the forum a...

Views: 458 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 1:09pm
by admin

Jackie Cronnon

Safecor

looking for anyone who has ordered from Safecor. We are considering them for our unit dose meds.

Views: 356 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 1:02pm
by Jacob Videtsky

Jennifer Benton

Genzyme - Contract

We have acquired an Orthopedic Practice that uses a TON of Synvisc. They had a contract with Genzyme to purchase it at a discounted price. However, now that they are no longer a private practice, I have to purchase their products - including paying AWP for Synvisc. I...

Views: 287 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 12:51pm
by Colleen Bump