Adoption of ready-to-administer syringes has helped University Health Truman Medical Center save time as well as reduce opioid waste and potential drug diversion.
Fresenius Kabi
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The adoption of GS1 data matrix barcodes on pharmaceutical products will enhance medication management initiatives and improve patient safety.
When hospitals leverage single-dose dispensing of controlled substances with manufacturer-prepared pre-filled syringes, they can help improve efficiency and safety while minimizing drug diversion.
By finding new ways to minimize product waste, healthcare organizations can increase patient safety, decrease opportunities for drug diversion and save clinician time and resources.
With Fresenius Kabi announcing its plans to place data matrix barcodes on all products, experts hope the rest of the industry will soon follow suit.
Pre-tagged RFID-enabled pharmaceuticals are saving hospital pharmacies vital time and resources through managing the receipt, movement and use of medications.