SPRING 2014 I RetaIl/CommuNIty • SPeCIalty • ltC
3
Preceptor
Recognitions
Contents
PeaceofMind for
Compounding
Pharmacists
byPCCA
Peace of mind comes from
knowing that you are using
the highest quality chemicals
available. But for PCCAmember
compounding pharmacists, it
doesn’t end there.
Eye spy
We inspect allproducts
fordamageor tampering
when they arrive
and again in
repacking.
Clean sweep
Weexceed industry
standards inourproduction
rooms toprevent cross-
contamination.
Seeing red
Weusehigh-tech infrared
fingerprint analysis for chemical
identification.
Matchgame
Wematch:Certificateof
Analysis to currentUSP
standards,manufacturer to
ourapproved list,and
product to its
repacking label.
Making thegrade
Testing also includes:
Ultraviolet-visible analysis
Meltingpoint
Specificgravity
Solubility
Amatterofdegree
Chemicals are testedonly
bydegreed
ChemicalAnalysts.
Twice asnice
Wedouble-check all testing
atevery stageof
QA/QC.
Return to sender
We reject almost200
chemical lotsper year.
✔
A+
We’reCertifiable
FDA,DEA,StateofTexas
andGoodManufacturing
Practices (cGMP)
IT’SA BEAUTIFUL THING
PCCA:
QUALITY
CENTRAL
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Not YourAverage
Compounding
Supplier
At FreedomPharmaceuticals,
we aim to be your compounding
pharmacy’s support system, not
just your supplier.
Freedom –
More
Than Just Your Supplier
FreedomPharmaceuticals
FreedomPharmaceuticalsprovides you
with thehighestqualitypharmaceutical
products and services available and
gives you thepersonalized customer
service yourpharmacy requires.
FreedomPharmacy
Support Services (FPSS)
FPSSoffers comprehensivepharmacy
compounding supportbyproviding the
knowledge, tools,and counselneeded to
make compoundingpharmaciesprosper.
CPCSI
CPCSI consistsofpharmacists, former
PBM auditors and lawyers thatwork
together toguide, consult,and teach
yourpharmacyhow toproperlybill third
parties for compoundedprescriptions.
freedomrxinc.com• 877.839.8547
Knowledge
Support
Supply
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KirbyLester’s
KL1
Plus
–
Proven toPrevent
DispensingErrors
TheKL1
Plus
is agreat tablet
counter with a safety net.
On one small device, you
can verify plus count 100%
of orders - in less time than it
takes to just count by hand.
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You can t a or
not
to count
plus
verify.
KL1
Plus
New
Save timeandpreventerrorswith
Kirby Lester’snewKL1
Plus
TheKL1
Plus
isallyourpharmacyneedstocountmedications
while safeguarding against errors.We have combined the best-
selling KL1 tablet counterwith streamlined verification software
in one compact, affordable device.
Small–
Just 7” x 12”, the KL1
Plus
fits in any crowdedworkspace.
CheckNDCandPatientOrder–
Your patients get the right
medication, dosage and quantity every time.
ProcessOrders Fast,Even90-DayFills–
Verifying and dispensing
withtheKL1
Plus
isfasterthanjustcountingwithatraditionaltray.
Affordable–
Hits the “sweet spot” for pharmacies thatwant
more
than just a tablet counter, but
less
than fully loaded dispensing
software or robotics.
…
KL100:TheOnlyRobotWith
800.641.3961
The new KL100makes choosing a robotic
dispenser somuch easier. It’s the only 100-med
system that combines the highest level of safety
with the simplest operation.
FillSafe™ ForTheHighestSecurity
The KL100 and KL1
Plus
make the perfect
combination of speed, safety and accuracy.
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MISSION
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5,000+CollegePreceptors
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IssueFocus: Retail, Specialty& LTC
IssueFrequency: Spring&Fall
CirculationPer Issue: 31,800+
18,000+Owners (Independents)
2,500+Retail ChainExecutives
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5,000+CollegePreceptors
1,800+CollegeFaculty
2,000+TradeShowHandouts
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Products
&Services
Discover20productsand
services thatwillhelp your
pharmacy improvepatient
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Preceptors
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IncludingCampbellUniversity,UNE,
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