Episys has been selected to provide labelling software for the pharmacy department at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Following implementation of the Episys Ultimate labelling system in 2009 which enabled the hospital to become MHRA compliant, Sunderland Royal chose to further develop the software to include a unique labelling system for the manufacturing side of its pharmacy department.
The system will now be used to create customised labels for medicines including chemotherapy drugs which are manufactured on site.
These drugs come in many different forms, so clear, concise and accurate labelling is absolutely vital to reduce the risk of errors and to provide the best care possible for patients.
Rod Beard, Principal Pharmacist, Sunderland Royal Hospital, said: “The new system from Episys has enabled us to create clear and succinct labels, which is particularly important in the preparation of chemotherapy drugs. Episys go the extra mile and provide us with excellent assistance through its help desk. The Episys team allows us the ability to create professional, quality labels with flexible design options.
“We have significantly reduced staff time spent on labelling and batch sheet product by around 60% and have total control of workflow and our processes though the Worksheets module.”
Beard continued: “To comply with the recent falsified medicines directive, 2011/62EU, we will be adding a 2D Data-Matrix Barcode to our over labelled packs, which allows unique pack identification. The Episys Ultimate solution allows us to produce this barcode and gives us confidence that we can comply with any future changes in the regulations.”
