readytodispense
Ready-to-dispense (often written as readytodispense) is a term used in the pharmaceutical supply chain to describe medications that are manufactured, packaged, and labeled for direct dispensing by a pharmacist, without requiring further preparation at the point of dispensing. The concept encompasses products that are ready to be handed to patients with labels, dosing information, and usage instructions already completed.
Common forms of ready-to-dispense products include unit-dose blister packs, prefilled syringes, prefilled vials, and pre-labeled cartons.
Benefits of ready-to-dispense products include improved dispensing efficiency, lower risk of compounding errors, and more predictable
Implementation typically involves procurement from manufacturers or specialized compounding facilities, integration with pharmacy information systems, and
See also: unit-dose packaging; pharmaceutical compounding; barcoding in pharmacies.