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which we found unique to the industry. Rather than scanning a separate barcode for
each medication, nursing/med aide staff can scan a single barcode on the pouch, which
our caregivers have found reduces the number of repetitive steps incurred during the
medication pass, ensuring that the right meds are given at the right time.”
When it comes to achieving their lofty goals, Neil Medical is extremely satisfied with the
outcome. “There is no question that Noritsu exceeded our expectations,” says Brickley.
“Their collaboration, implementation, and support were top-notch.”
NORITSU’S STRIP PACKAGING AUTOMATION
Improves productivity, accuracy, and increases a pharmacy’s bottom line.
n PRODUCTIVITY
• Easier to receive and verify medications from the pharmacy.
• Improved ergonomics due to medical staff being able to tear open one pouch,
instead of popping multiple blisters and opening vials.
• Easier to identify the correct meds for the correct patient.
• Less repetitive steps with eMar integration and a one-barcode scan.
• Enhanced caregiver time with each patient.
n ACCURACY
• Automated detection with MDC station is more accurate than manual verification.
• Boxes can be labeled with easily readable content labels containing
medication data.
• Pouches include easy-to-read information and patient images.
• Single eMar barcode verifies meds, so it is easier to ensure patients have received
all medications in each med pass.
n FLEXIBILITY AT ADMINISTRATION
• Easily variable cycle times and exceptions.
• Perfect pouch options allow for pouch customization.
• Decreased waste due to ease-of-cycle time variability.
• Ease-of-med time exceptions.