UTMB CMC Pharmacy is soliciting bids for pharmacy technology that automates the unit dose packaging of liquid oral preparations. Increased use of these medications (e.g., Tegretol suspension) has raised the workload for both medical and correctional staff. The proposed solution should enhance operational efficiency, ensure patient and staff safety, and improve medication delivery services. 1) Core Functional Requirements a) Automation: i) Technology must accurately measure, fill, seal, and label liquid oral medications into unit dose packaging. Automation should minimize human intervention while maximizing consistency and reliability. b) Safety Features: i) Include safety mechanisms to prevent spills, overfills, underfills, cross-contamination, and user errors. Systems should include error detection and emergency stop protocols. c) Barcode Technology: i) Must include integrated barcode generation and scanning to track, verify, and reconcile each unit dose with patient records, ensuring dosing accuracy and patient safety
