Advantages of the Medico Pak System

The Product:-

• One System only with no need to use a ‘hybrid’ system.
• Most medications can be successfully packed in Medico Pak (USP “B” Standard)
• Top quality FDA approved (highest standards) materials for a stable, tamper-evident product.
• Less chance of cross-contamination of medicines, unlike other packaging, where all medication travels the same dispensing route.
• Medication is contained in a sturdy blister pak which minimises crushing and broken pills.
• The blister pak becomes the medication pottle.

The patient:-

• Interaction with their local pharmacist for advice and help.
• User- friendly weekly or monthly calendar format is available.
• Medication changes can be completed and delivered the same day by the local pharmacist.
• The perforated pack is designed to allow more independence and convenience away from the home.
• Ideal for travelling; going on holiday; or work days, helping to reduce lack of compliance.
• Hygienic, light and easy to carry.
• Clear instructions makes understanding easier and avoids confusion.
• Easy to check if medication has been taken, and the time of the next dose.
• ‘Alert’ labels or colour coded labels can be added for further clarity.

The Professionals:-

• Dispensing errors can be quickly corrected in the pharmacy before the pak is sealed allowing a robust checking system.
• Unlike other systems, there is no double- handling when administering in care facilities.
• Clearly obvious when medication is due and how many doses have been administered.
• A flexible system that can adapt to any changes in the medical industry.
• Full documentation and patient identification system provides and maintains a complete audit trail for both community and care facility clients.
• Products to make storage easier include folders and trolley.
• Each individual pottle has printed information including patient name, medication, content, dose, time and number of tablets for that dosing time.
• Medico Pak has been designed by New Zealanders for the New Zealand market and legislative requirements.
• Because Medico Pak is totally disposable there is no need to return trays or folders to the pharmacy for refilling or cleaning- which also assists control of infection.
• Well known New Zealand system with over 700 Medico Pak pharmacies throughout the country.