CUBEX LLC’s MedBank Medical Solutions, a leading provider of pharmacy and supply management technology, has added two new solutions for healthcare facilities and institutional pharmacies looking to improve controlled substance management.
The MedBank Mini and Tower offer automated, DEA-compliant safeguards for storage of controlled substances and other medications, as well as integrated pharmacy information management and electronic medical records systems.
The company expects the MedBank Mini and Tower to revolutionize the process of first dose and emergency medication for non-patient-specific needs in long-term care facilities.
More commonly used low security carts or tackle boxes carry with them a high risk of diversion with higher acuity residents and the opioid crisis, according to MedBank Medical Solutions President Michael Boivin.
“Rising acuity is a growing challenge within the long-term care market,” Boivin said. “Nursing facilities and servicing pharmacies have an increased need for safe and immediate access to medications, including controlled substances. MedBank Mini and Tower ensure security and adherence to state and federal laws, while drastically reducing the chance for medication errors.”
MedBank Mini and Tower’s cabinets are custom configurable and adjustable, providing flexibility for formulary changes without having to swap drawers or reconfigure. The devices feature tamper-evident pockets that allow for secure transport and restock verification between servicing pharmacies and facilities. This exchange process supports nurse replenishment as approved by state Boards of Pharmacy and has wider regulatory approval than any other solution in the long-term care market.
