USP 800 regulation addresses requirements for the proper and safe handling and disposal of hazardous drugs, such as drugs found in NIOSH Table 1 and Table 2. The regulation went into effect nearly 7 months ago, on December 1, 2019. We often get asked for a recommendation or checklist of products we recommend you have on hand to make compliance easier. Compliance centers around handling of drugs on receipt, storage & transportation, active administration of dangerous drugs, as well as ... [ Read More ]
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Visit Maxpert Medical at the 2019 ASHP Midyear Meeting in Las Vegas
Maxpert Medical is excited to be exhibiting at ASHP Midyear and invite you to come see our USP 800 safety solutions along with our other expert products like our MAXGRIND Pill Crusher and Grinder. We will be at booth 815 and are excited to meet you to share our expert solutions and learn more about how we can assist with your specific needs. The team at Maxpert Medical has had the opportunity to work with health care pharmacists for many years and enjoys learning about the new challenges and ... [ Read More ]
Championship Service From Maxpert Medical
Expert Products for Expert Care. At Maxpert Medical this is not just a tagline. We are dedicated to bringing quality and innovative product solutions to market at affordable prices that ultimately help expert care be administered. Our team has over 70 years of combined experience in medical product innovation and helping customers improve their tasks and daily care. Think of us as your expert coaching team. We’re interested in learning how we can help you and how we continue delivering ... [ Read More ]
Chemotherapy and Hazardous Drug Transport Bags – Simple Tools In The Safe Handling Process
Hospitals and specialty clinics maintain a standard process for prescribing, preparing, storing, dispensing and administering chemotherapy drugs to minimize the possible adverse consequences of handling hazardous medications. With USP 800 initiatives a more aggressive focus exists. As everyone knows, there are quite a few touch points, starting with the receiving of medications into the pharmacy department. This entry point is a great place to utilize a durable, reclosable pre-printed bag for ... [ Read More ]
Crushing Medications At Home
There are many reasons that medications can be difficult to swallow. This can affect people of all ages and even our pets. When this occurs and there are no liquid or other alternative medication forms, tablets may need to be crushed into a powder and sprinkled into food such as applesauce or pudding or mixed into a liquid so they can be taken. So, for all those out there that have had to crush medications you know this may not necessarily be the easiest task. One might grab a rolling pin or ... [ Read More ]
