Minnesota looking to require Drug Descriptions on Rx Labels
Like Oregon and Wyoming, Minnesota is looking to require drug descriptions on all prescription labels. This proposed regulation, if passed, would become effective July 2008. Oregon enacted this requirement in 2000, and Wyoming was next to follow in 2004. All ScriptPro robots and workflow systems automatically include drug descriptions on prescription labels we generate. We also provide line drawings and auxiliary warnings for added safety. For more information on how ScriptPro systems can help your pharmacy improve accuracy and safety, please call 800.606.7628 today.
ScriptPro Complies with California Rx Labeling Laws
Prescription labels produced by any ScriptPro system automatically include a drug description, per legislation that became effective January 2006 in California. In addition to descriptions, ScriptPro includes line drawings and auxiliary warnings on all its labels as added safety features. If you're a California Pharmacist and want to know more about how we can help you comply with this new law using our technology, please call 800.606.7628.
ScriptPro President Presents to the FDA
ScriptPro President and CEO Michael E. Coughlin has presented
a pharmacy industry perspective on the importance of barcodes
on drug products and related medical supplies. This presentation
to the FDA is one way in which ScriptPro has been proactive in
its efforts to advance medication dispensing safety and compliance
through the use of pharmacy automation.
Coughlin explained that medication errors related to drug dispensing
and use can be minimized through systems that operate in conjunction
with improved barcodes on drug products and related medical supplies.
His report to the FDA outlines
problems with the current drug numbering and bar coding system
in the U.S. and provides examples of how these problems cause
errors.
For more information on Coughlin’s presentation, please see the
official press
release or call Leslie Bayer at 913.403.5425.
Advancing Pharmacy Through Robotics
