Integrated Healthcare Systems, Inc. Updates Multi-Dose Packaging System Automation at Bridgeport Pharmacy Services

SEATTLE, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Healthcare Systems, Inc., (IHS) a leading provider of affordable automated equipment and software to pharmacies that package, barcode, store, and track drug inventories announced that they have successfully implemented their OS-PAC medication packaging system at Bridgeport Pharmacy Services of Lakewood, WA, an operator of both institutional and retails pharmacies throughout western Washington. ADVERTISEMENT After outgrowing their existing cellophane medication packaging system, Bridgeport Pharmacy purchased IHS' OS-PAC in 2003. Bridgeport Pharmacy contracted with IHS to replace older automation with IHS' OS-PAC, a medication packaging system that quickly and accurately packages oral solid medications from bulk inventory into unit-dose or multi-dose packaging, leaving pharmacists and technicians free to perform other duties. Bridgeport Pharmacy cited IHS' affordability, accuracy, efficiency, and packaging speed as the major reasons for choosing Integrated Healthcare System's OS-PAC System. IHS' rollerless, gravity feed design and Special Tablet System (STS) for unique/exception doses helps to save on lost or destroyed medications. In addition, Bridgeport Pharmacy credits IHS's inventory reporting features with simplifying medication buying decisions. "IHS' OS-PAC has become an integral part of our business," said Bridgeport Pharmacy's Manger Jerry Berndt, V.P., R.Ph. "While we have been successfully using multi-dose packaging automation in our facility for almost 7 years, we have found that IHS' OS-PAC System is an affordable alternative that is superior in performance, reliability, and ease of operation. Packaging is done in half the time with a high rate of accuracy." "We are delighted that Bridgeport Pharmacy Services has been satisfied with the performance of our OS-PAC System," said Thomas McCarthy, President of Integrated Healthcare Systems, Inc. "Our products offer pharmacies like Bridgeport a reasonably priced, dependable system that directly addresses their needs. We are pleased that we are a part of Bridgeport Pharmacy's continued success." "IHS' responsiveness and commitment to service has far exceeded our expectations," said Jerry Berndt. "We are please to include the OS-PAC System as part of our plans for future expansion." Integrated Healthcare Systems, Inc. is a leading pharmacy technology company providing affordable automated equipment and software that package, barcode, store, and track drug inventories. IHS provides a variety of systems to hospital and closed-door pharmacies to reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve accuracy and patient safety. IHS solutions include automated pharmacy inventory systems combined with storage and retrieval carousel systems, barcode medication packaging, barcode medication labeling, PHS 340B medication management software, and pharmacy productivity management. These solutions enable healthcare professionals to reduce errors, decrease costs, operate more efficiently, and improve financial outcomes. For more information, please contact Integrated Healthcare Systems, Inc at 800-541-4102 or visit our website at www.ihsystems.net . Bridgeport Pharmacy Services, Bridgeport Pharmacy Services is a Washington State corporation established in 1982. Bridgeport is a leader in retail and institutional pharmacy that services the greater Northwest. With six locations throughout Washington, Bridgeport Pharmacy Services provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to all levels of institutional, retail, and long term care customers.