MILL CREEK, WV – Valley Health Care is pleased to announce it now offers a customized packaging solution to help its customers take the right medications, at the right time, every time. By implementing the Parata Patient Adherence Strip System (Parata PASS™), the pharmacy offers increased confidence, convenience, and safety by pre-sorting multiple prescriptions into a single package for the specified time of day. It’s easier for caregivers to administer, and easier for seniors to adhere to complex medication regimens, both of which are essential to extending independence and health.
Valley Health Care Pharmacy prepares each customer’s medications in a sealed, clear, plastic packet, called a MedPak, which is arthritic-approved for easy opening. Each MedPak is custom printed with the customer’s name; day and time of dose; medication names, strengths, descriptions; and other details. The pharmacy supplies a monthly strip of MedPaks, which are rolled into a dispensing box, providing a quick and easy way for caregivers to verify that the last dose was taken, minimizing potential errors.
“Valley Health Care is proud to offer our customers the safest, most convenient prescription filling options available, promoting higher compliance and reducing medication waste,” said Candice Judy, Director of Pharmacy Services. “It’s always a challenge for pharmacists to ensure patients adhere to their medication regimen, but it’s reassuring to know that our MedPak Program is helping our customers make home medications more manageable.”
To offer the customized MedPaks, Valley Health Care invested in a Parata PASS packaging system, which automates the preparation of MedPak strips at the pharmacy, to ensure the highest levels of safety and accuracy.
“From seniors living independently at home to caregivers and their family members to parents whose children must take medications at school, to busy travelers — VHC MedPaks help people know when and how to take their medicines,” said Melissa Defibaugh, Pharmacist-In-Charge. “Pharmacies that use the Parata PASS are helping their customers reduce risk and increase convenience — ultimately helping them live healthier lives.”
If you are interested in managing your, or a loved one’s prescriptions with VHC MedPaks, please contact Valley Health Care Pharmacy at (304) 635-4036 or (304) 335-6005 or visit their website at vhcwv.org.