Compounding in pharmacies is an important alternative for patients who require medication that is not commercially available. Compounding has become a vital need in healthcare with the state of drug shortages affecting hospitals and patients. The need for compounded medications is essential for patient care in the US healthcare system. Most hospital pharmacies depend on…
In your role, you’re likely responsible for vetting potential supplier partners on behalf of your hospital or GPO. You’ve undoubtedly been asked to request each Form 483 and decipher the unnecessarily complex jargon of the FDA. Mosaic by design, it is extremely important that you know how to properly interpret an FDA Form 483. According…
Due to the important role of healthcare in maintaining the health of the general public in society, it is highly regulated with plenty of governmental oversight. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America have estimated that close to 3.6 billion prescriptions are dispensed each year in the United States. It is estimated that 30 to…
Please Note: The following article pertains to industry wide Inspections and is not representative of SCA Pharma. The healthcare industry is undeniably one of the most important sectors of the economy. Tasked with the responsibility of ensuring good health among the general public, the healthcare system has a vital role in ensuring the well-being of…
Utilizing an outsourcing organization helps meet the demands placed on hospitals and outpatient facilities to ensure patients receive their medications on time and as prescribed. By Brenden Roche, Senior Marketing Coordinator; SCA Pharmaceuticals Recent trends have shown the vast migration from inpatient facilities such as hospitals to outpatient facilities. In fact, there are now nearly…
503A vs. 503B: PHARMACY DESIGNATIONS & THEIR SIGNIFICANCE For a very long time, humans have battled with the ravages of the natural world in a multitude of ways. During the earliest eons of our existence, the only real way that people had to fight off illnesses was through their own immune systems. But this came…
State, local and SCA Pharmaceuticals officials gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the company’s 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Windsor. SCA Pharmaceuticals announced its plans to build the facility six months ago. Read the full story for the Hartford Courant here.
The private pharmaceutical company specializing in providing high quality sterile admixtures and prefilled syringes to hospitals and surgery centers, and located on Rainbow Road in Windsor, CT, celebrated the anniversary on November 27,2017. Governor Dannel P. Malloy and U.S. Senior Senator Richard Blumenthal highlighted a list of important guests on hand to help cut the ribbon. This new facility “helps…
Enhanced Healthcare Partners has made an investment in Little Rock, Arkansas-based SCA Pharmaceuticals, which specializing in preparing sterile pharmaceuticals for hospitals, pharmacies and healthcare facilities. No financial terms were disclosed. Read the full press release here.
SCA Pharma, a leading sterile outsourcing facility specializing in preparing customized pharmaceuticals for hospitals, pharmacies and healthcare facilities nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Milton Boyer as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Boyer, a veteran in the pharmaceutical industry, will succeed Dr. Gene Graves, SCA’s founder, who announced his retirement on September 6th. Mr. Boyer will also serve…