With the changes in healthcare including new technology, regulatory and compliance demands, healthcare professionals are more apt to research options in purchasing decisions because they have access to information at their fingertips. For a sales professional selling medical supplies, the…
As technology has become more sophisticated, so has the ability of companies to use technology for advantageous measures. One of the most exciting tools of the technology boom is social media. Social media is a form of communication that is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We often discuss USP <797> but it is vitally important to understand just what the regulation entails... Drug adherence is a crucial component of the modern-day healthcare system. It is a very important factor in today’s economy, making up a…
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…
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…