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In-house pharmacies are revolutionizing the way healthcare facilities manage and dispense prescription medications. These on-site services, integrated directly into hospitals, clinics, specialty healthcare providers, and even veterinarian practices, simplify the process of providing the correct medication to patients.

In healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the correct medication, at the correct dose and time, is essential to their safety and well-being. A Medication Administration Record (MAR) is a critical tool that helps achieve this accuracy.

With new DSCSA deadlines set for 2025, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, dispensers, and repackagers are preparing for process and tracking changes.

The importance of sterile packaging cannot be overstated. In a healthcare environment, the maintenance of sterility in medical devices and pharmaceuticals is crucial to patient safety.

The rise of integrated delivery networks (IDNs) is contributing to higher-quality patient care, better patient outcomes, and other positive trends in the United States healthcare industry.

As technological advancements continue to become more complex and the healthcare industry races to keep up, proper planning of medical equipment is becoming increasingly vital.

Healthcare is a field where precision is non-negotiable. One area where accuracy critically matters is medication administration. Lapses in this area can lead to medication errors, potentially causing severe patient harm or even fatal outcomes.

The U.S. is currently experiencing a significant increase in drug shortages, reaching a decade-high with 323 active shortages in the first quarter of 2024. These shortages primarily affect generic sterile injectable medicines like various types of insulin due to factors like economic pressures, manufacturing complexities, and supply chain vulnerabilities​.

In recent years, supply chain problems have significantly impacted many industries, including the pharmaceutical sector. Addressing these challenges is essential, as the pharmaceutical supply chain is a critical component of patient care.