BD Acquires MedKeeper to Offer Cloud-based, Connected Pharmacy Software

Acquisition adds to company’s recent growth in high-technology pharmacy solutions and further accelerates the company’s commitment to Smart, Connected Care – offering a customizable platform to optimize IV workflow BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today it has acquired MedKeeper, a provider of modern, cloud-based pharmacy management applications. MedKeeper strategically complements BD’s existing presence in the pharmacy – where the company has pioneered solutions in compounding, logistics workflow, controlled substance management and inventory optimization. MedKeeper’s platform will become part of the company’s existing portfolio of connected medication management capabilities. By combining MedKeeper’s platform with BD’s broad technology expertise, the companies will work to optimize the preparation of compounded medications – a critical need in the pharmacy today. “Preparing the right dose for patients requires a combination of factors – including personnel, training, and compliance. Pharmacy leaders require IV workflow management technology that is personalized to their needs and works within their environment,” said Mike Garrison, Worldwide President of Medication Management Solutions at BD. “Adding MedKeeper to our portfolio will enable us to offer our customers easy to use, customizable solutions that make meaningful and incremental p...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT BD BDX Becton Dickinson and Company Health IT Acquisitions Healthcare M&A IV Workflow Management Medication Management Solution MedKeeper Mike Garrison NYSE: BDX Source Type: blogs