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PACMED Pouch - McKesson Canada
A progressive solution that is convenient, easy to use, portable, personalized and totally secure
PACMED Pouch
A progressive solution that is convenient, easy to use, portable, personalized and totally secure
Flexibility to package pills for complex medication regimes
Tamper evident packaging that ensures patient safety
A customizable design that can be adapted to suit patient needs
A small compliance package that's convenient for patients to carry
An ability to provide better quality service while improving medication adherence
Flexibility to package pills for complex medication regimes
Tamper evident packaging that ensures patient safety
A customizable design that can be adapted to suit patient needs
A small compliance package that's convenient for patients to carry
An ability to provide better quality service while improving medication adherence
Improved patient outcomes
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Flexibility to administer unit-doses or multi-doses for unlimited times per day.
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Reminder pouches can be used to remind patients of when to take non-oral solid medications, or when to renew their prescriptions.
Growth
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Provide better quality services while improving medication adherence.
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Expand your target market beyond long-term care to independent and active seniors and other patients with complex medication regimes.
Protection
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Brings security and flexibility to your patients’ daily medication routine.
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Barcoding allows for the verification from pharmacy production to patient delivery.
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Pouch packaging facilitates automated verification with PACVision which improves the safety and accuracy of the process.
Improved patient outcomes
Growth
Protection
PACMED Pouch FAQ
What is the PACMED Pouch system and how does it differ from traditional blister-card packaging?
The PACMED Pouch system is a personalized medication-packaging solution that produces tamper-evident pouches designed for complex medication regimens. It prioritizes portability, patient convenience, and automated verification, offering a modern alternative to traditional blister cards, which are bulkier and less adaptable.
How does the PACMED Pouch improve medication adherence for patients with complex schedules?
PACMED Pouch supports both unit-dose and multi-dose packaging for unlimited administration times each day. It can also include reminder pouches for renewals or non-oral solid medications, helping patients stay on track and reducing missed doses.
What safety and traceability features does PACMED Pouch offer for pharmacies?
PACMED Pouch offers tamper-evident packaging, customizable designs to meet patient needs, and barcoding that enables verification from pharmacy production through to patient delivery. It also integrates seamlessly with the PACVision system for automated inspection and quality assurance.
How might the PACMED Pouch system help a pharmacy grow its business or service offering?
By enabling high-quality, personalized pouch-pack services for patients - including independent, active seniors and those with complex medication regimens - PACMED Pouch helps pharmacies expand their target market and differentiate their offerings, while improving adherence and driving better patient outcomes.
From a procurement/finance perspective, what cost-benefit factors should be considered when implementing PACMED Pouch?
Key factors to consider include reducing manual packaging time, improving adherence to minimize waste and returns, enabling premium services that can drive revenue, and offering barcoding and verification to mitigate risk. These benefits should be weighed against initial investment, workflow adjustments, and staff training requirements.
What infrastructure or workflow changes should a pharmacy plan for when deploying PACMED Pouch?
A pharmacy should plan for integration of barcoding and verification systems, staff training on personalized pouch design and handling, workflow adjustments to accommodate pouches instead of traditional packaging, and logistics for managing reminder pouches and non-oral solid medications.
How does PACMED Pouch compare with other compliance-packaging solutions (like blister cards) in terms of flexibility and patient convenience?
PACMED Pouch offers greater flexibility with unit-dose or multi-dose packaging for any time of day. It is more portable for patients with its small, convenient pouch design and supports advanced verification and tracking compared to many blister-card systems. Blister cards are typically less portable and less adaptable to complex schedules.
What measurable outcomes or benefits have pharmacies seen after implementing PACMED Pouch?
Pharmacies are driving better health outcomes by improving medication adherence, reaching new patient populations like active seniors, and elevating the quality of care and service they deliver.
Which types of pharmacy operations (retail, long-term care, multi-site chains) are best suited for PACMED Pouch?
PACMED Pouch is the ideal solution for retail pharmacies looking to deliver personalized, high-touch packaging for patients managing complex medication regimens, beyond long-term care. It’s also a strong fit for chain locations and specialized services focused on improving adherence and convenience.
How should a pharmacy decide whether PACMED Pouch fits its strategy versus maintaining current packaging methods?
Key factors to consider include: current volume of patients requiring personalized pouch packaging or complex medication regimens, the goal to differentiate services and strengthen adherence, readiness to invest in workflow enhancements and barcode verification technology, and the ability to measure ROI through time savings, improved adherence, and potential service revenue.
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