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Healthcare providers are continuously challenged to provide safe and accurate chemo preparations.

Automated chemo systems empower pharmacists and technicians with tools to improve the compounding process by making it shorter and more reliable, and by reducing the occurrence of medication misidentification and dosage quantity errors.

Chemotherapy automation solutions are specially designed for a diverse range of sterile cytotoxic medications, personalized or in batches, including chemotherapy and biologicals, in hospital pharmacies and compounding centers.

Enhanced accuracy

Automated compounding systems are designed to precisely measure and mix chemotherapy drugs according to pre-programmed formulas. This reduces the risk of human error in calculating dosages, ensuring that patients receive the correct amount of medication.

Increased patient safety: By minimizing the potential for dosage errors, automated compounding helps improve patient safety. Chemotherapy drugs are potent and can be toxic, so precise dosing is crucial to avoid under or overdosing. Automated systems can also incorporate safety checks and alerts to detect potential drug interactions or allergies.

Time efficiency

Manual compounding of chemotherapy medications can be time-consuming, especially for complex treatment. Automated systems streamline the compounding process, allowing pharmacists and technicians to prepare medications more efficiently, thereby reducing wait times for patients.

Standardization

Automated compounding systems promote standardization in drug preparation. By following pre-set protocols and formulas, the system helps ensure consistency across multiple batches of medications, reducing variations and improving treatment quality.

Workflow optimization

Automated systems can integrate with pharmacy information systems, electronic health records, and medication management platforms. This integration streamlines workflow by automating documentation, order entry, and inventory management, leading to improved overall efficiency in the pharmacy.

Waste reduction

Chemotherapy drugs can be expensive, and manual compounding often leads to drug wastage due to overfilling or spills. Automated systems can accurately measure and dispense precise volumes of medication, minimizing wastage and reducing overall costs.

Staff safety

Handling chemotherapy drugs manually can pose risks to healthcare workers due to potential exposure to hazardous drugs. This is why it is recommended using CSTD's while compounding chemotherapy drugs manually. Automated compounding systems minimize direct contact with the drugs, ensuring the safety of pharmacy staff during the compounding process.

It is important to note that while automated chemotherapy compounding offers numerous benefits, it is not meant to replace the role of healthcare professionals. Pharmacists and technicians play a crucial role in overseeing the compounding process, monitoring patient safety, and ensuring the appropriate use of medications. Automated systems serve as tools to support and enhance their work.

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