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Revolutionary software medication solution reduces complexity in patient-specific medication management; significantly boosts pharmacy and

nursing efficiency and improves patient safety

LAS VEGAS, ASHP, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ushering in a new era in medication management, Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMCL) a leading provider of system solutions targeting patient safety and operational efficiency in healthcare facilities, today introduced its SinglePointe(TM) total automated patient-specific management solution, which is the first in the industry. Debuted with the latest release of Omnicell 12.0 automated dispensing software, the SinglePointe solution revolutionizes the way hospital pharmacy and nursing staff store, manage, and track patient-specific medications.

"We listened to our customers and developed a solution that addresses some of the most difficult problems and inefficiencies of both pharmacy and nursing staff," said Randall A. Lipps, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Omnicell. "Our SinglePointe solution addresses the time-consuming, inconsistent and labor intensive medication management procedures that remain in hospitals today by providing nurses and pharmacists with a single point of access for all patient medications that is simpler and safer."

The combination of the SinglePointe solution, with an existing bedside bar code verification system and the addition of mobile cart solution from Omnicell's recently- announced agreement to acquire Rioux Vision, means the company will be able to deliver on a closed-loop medication management, administration and dispensing system that greatly reduces the risk of medication errors, boosts staff efficiency
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