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Optimal distribution of blistered medicine The comprehensive solution for homes to distribute blistered medicine safely, hygienically and efficiently

Improving medicine distribution Many residential care and nursing homes consider whether or not to have medications provided by a pharmacy. In particular, medications that are machine-prepared in blister pouches offer a sensible alternative to the conventional way of working. The application of machine-blistered medications increases the safety and efficiency of drug therapy. Thereby, all tablets that can be blistered are delivered in an electronic format to a blister machine and the blistered drugs are transported to the home in rolls for each patient. Since galenic forms such as capsules,...

BlisterBox – the practical blister dispenser Solid oral medicine for seven days is available in a personal BlisterBox for each patient. The machine-produced pouches are ordered according to delivery time and labelled with the patient’s name and medication. In so-called multi-dose-blisters, several tablets are concurrently packed for a delivery time. When a pouch is not large enough, two pouches are used for a delivery time. For unit dose blisters, only a single tablet is packed. A unit dose is used for patients when the medicine has to be crushed. The hygienic, durable and easy-to-store...

Blister Distribution Tray for a delivery time A unique solution, which has become very popular. The universal Wiegand system offers a unique and wellliked solution for preparing and distributing at each delivery time when using the Blister Distribution Tray. The pouches, additional medication, syringes and pre-dosed drops (for up to 22 residents) are put onto the distribution tray and labelled with the patient’s name. The required space for each delivery can be individually adjusted. The normal Wiegand MediDispenser is available for those residents who have not been as yet supplied with...

Distribution trays Wiegand distribution trays are available in different sizes. Thanks to the tray’s grooves, the MediDispensers and MediCups are held firmly. Mounts for labels and blister pouches can be fixed. Mount for blister pouches and sachets The mount for the blister pouches also holds sachets such that they do not slip. Label holder The label holder can be placed securely on any Wiegand distribution tray. Thereby, all dispensers or cups can be assigned to the correct patient. Medicine cup and dispenser The MediCup and lid is available in five different colours. The colour...

Blister MediDispenser for a day The preparation of medicine for an entire day is sensible and practical even for blistered medications. The preparation of medication demands the highest concentration. Instead of preparing medicine four times a day, you can prepare your medication once a day during a quiet phase. All oral medications are filled according to the delivery time in its corresponding compartment in the Blister MediDispenser. The Blister MediDispensers can be flexibly divided and offer enough space for blister pouches, sachets, effervescent tablets, MediCups, drops, etc. The...

Locking device for shelving profiles Space for additional medicine, such as reserves, syringes, ointments, etc. MediCup 25 ml for liquid medications Medicine that cannot be blistered Blister pouches Inscription using labels Pouches must be folded only once in the wide Blister MediDispensers. Additional dividers for increased requirements. The stock tray has space for 4 or 8 residents’ medication. A medication distribution system is as safe as its weakest component In the case of machine-blistered medicine, a large part of preparing medication becomes very safe. These prepared medications...

Distribution and storage Built-in or portable – the design of the individual medication storage will depend on the requirements and available space. SwissModul or TRESTON Storage for between 4 to 6 residents can be set up in SwissModul trays. Thanks to the flexible dividers, a resident can be arbitrarily assigned with a larger storage area for blistered and additional medication-on-demand. The different sized Treston containers are also well suited for the orderly storage of BlisterBoxes and additional medications. Distribution using the trolley Without structural preconditions, a Wiegand...

Storage for supplies using SwissModul trays BlisterBox and additional medications in TRESTON BlisterBox and additional medications in SwissModul Medicine fridge Emergency stock arranged alphabetically, lit Lockable narcotics draw Lockable medication trolley with storage trays and space for additional medications Storage in cabinets Storing medications and supplies in cabinets is more efficient in terms of space usage. It is often the case that cabinets already exist before converting to blistering and these can be reconstructed without much effort. A nursing trolley is sufficient in the...

Ordering additional medication and supplies The consumption of medication-on-demand and additional medication is irregular. Replenishment is not automatic. Also supplies must be additionally ordered. Ordering and billing WiKanban is a straightforward electronic ordering system using product cards that greatly simplify the management and ordering of additional medication and medical consumables, as well as billing. If a barcode is scanned an order is triggered. The normal order quantity is defined for each product. Orders are automatically transmitted to the pharmacy and the ordered supplies...

Consulting, planning and implementation from one source Sophisticated concepts, innovative systems, the appropriate infrastructure and suitable tools – everything that simplifies work comes from Wiegand. Analysing work processes, while taking into consideration the situational and spatial conditions, is an important prerequisite for optimal planning. The latest CAD systems provide a quick implementation of sketches into the first plans. These are finalised based on discussions with the users. Experienced specialists conduct the professional onsite installation and the implementation of...