Schreiner MediPharm partners with Kit Check

Schreiner MediPharm, a Germany-based label provider specializing in pharmaceutical industry, has teamed up with RFID tracking specialis Kit Check to introduce interactive labels that allow hospital pharmacies to track and manage medication inventory and usage via intelligent software.

Schreiner MediPharm partners with Kit Check

Medicines equipped with RFID-labels can be tracked from the hospital pharmacy to bedside dispensing with availability ensured, but only if the RFID-labels and tracking system are sufficiently synced. The new partnership between Schreiner MediPharm and Kit Check ensures this compatibility.

For example, syringes and vials equipped with Schreiner MediPharm’s abels can automatically be scanned by a Kit Check station to identify batch numbers and expiration dates. Subsequently, an inventory report is generated that shows any missing or expiring medication. This not only saves hospital staff significant time but, above all, reduces the risk of medication errors and contributes to patient safety.

Compatible and high-performing RFID-labels are a prerequisite for Kit Check’s viable RFID products. To ensure compatibility and performance, the company reviews the label manufacturer’s technical capabilities and compliance with Kit Check's standards around certified inlays, EPC (Electronic Product Code) standards, serialization activities, and quality processes. If found to match Kit Check’s requirements, the supplier is awarded the ‘Works with Kit Check’ trust mark as a certified manufacturer.

Stefan Wiedemann, senior director strategic marketing and business development at Schreiner MediPharm, explained the reasons for the partnership: ‘Kit Check’s innovative tracking software and hardware based on RFID is an ideal fit for our portfolio of smart label-integrated RFID solutions. The special design of our customized, highly robust labels ensures reliable readability via the Kit Check systems, thus enabling a safe and efficient supply chain in hospitals.’

Tim Kress-Spatz, co-founder of Kit Check, added: ‘We know that Schreiner MediPharm has a track record of bringing unique innovations to market in the pharmaceutical space, including functional labels with integrated hangers, tamper-evident features and tactile security elements. We are excited to see the joint innovations that we are going to launch through this partnership.’