Key Benefits

• Reduces picking and restocking errors by 96%(1).
• Shrinks unit-based cabinet restocking time by 82%(2).
• Reduces technician training time by 85%(1).
• Increases inventory turns by up to 65%(1).
• Improves space efficiency up to 60%(1).
• Reduces pharmacist checking time though the use of a bar-code verification process.

Utilizing rotating shelves, pick-to-light and bar-code scanning technologies, MedCarousel guides users to the correct medication storage location. The convenient workflow simplifies medication selection for cabinet restocking, first doses and cart fill. The MedCarousel stores many drug forms-bulk bottles, unit-dose solids, liquids, IV and odd-form medications. Its advanced software accurately tracks inventory and expiration dates.

The MedCarousel also consolidates and manages medication inventory from multiple locations, including refrigerators and narcotic vaults. This capability enables a "perpetual inventory"-accurate predictions of inventory needs based on historical usage and which avoids over buying.

MedCarousel's unique functionality serves both as a foundation for hospital bar-code scanning projects, and a foundation for pharmacy productivity. Find out more about how MedCarousel works with the ROBOT-Rx® system.

(1) Shack, J., Tulloch, S. (2003), Wesley Medical Center continues to improve world class patient safety, generates 211% ROI with McKesson's MedCarousel and Fulfill-Rx (Case Study). Fairport, NY: Shack & Tulloch, Inc.
(2) Shack, J., Tulloch, S. (2008), Rural, nine-hospital system sees huge gains in medication safety, productivity and cost savings with a single-source, single-interface solution (Case Study). Fairport, NY: Shack & Tulloch, Inc.