A drug dispensing pump has been adopted for methadone dosing services in UK pharmacies, prisons and rehabilitation centres.
The MethaMeasure system, housed in a compact cabinet, identifies the patient by fingerprint, measures out the correct dose and records the event.
Methadone, an oral drug, is prescribed for recovering heroin addicts under strictly controlled conditions. The new automatic dosing system saves time, reduces risk of error and improves security.
The MethaMeasure system uses an OEM pump designed by Basildon-based company Verder. The pump has a successful track record for vending and chemical dosing. It has no internal backflow, ensuring accurate dosing with high repeatability. To prevent contamination, it has a seal-less design: only the tube comes into contact with the medication.
“Customer service was the overriding factor in our choice of Verder,” said Stephen Dickson of MethaMeasure. “Their people have been excellent, helping us develop a completely new product that is compliant with all relevant regulations. They have pushed this project from concept to full design and implementation.”
The only methadone dosing system approved by the National Pharmacy Association, MethaMeasure is now available in every UK pharmacy chain.
For more details, visit www.methameasure.co.uk.
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