Press Releases


June 3, 2010
Latest McKesson Automation Software Release Reduces Missing Medications and Improves Workflow
The latest release of Connect-Rx® provides enhanced functionality for Anesthesia-Rx™ automated anesthesia carts and AcuDose-Rx® automated medication cabinets, as well as advances patient safety and supports process efficiency initiatives.

October 19, 2009
Medical Center of Arlington (MCA) to Streamline Operating Room Workflow with New Anesthesia Cart
MCA anticipates that Anesthesia-Rx will enhance compliance with medication and syringe labeling, ensure the security of medication in the O.R. suite, and support MCA's "going green" efforts by reducing paper documentation

June 15, 2009
McKesson Announces New Touchscreen-Driven Medication Dispensing Solution: Anesthesia-Rx™ Tailored to Meet Operating Room Workflow Requirements
Clarion Hospital, Clarion, PA, and Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, NJ, participate in beta-testing the automated anesthesia dispensing system and find it supports anesthesia providers' needs for efficiency, reliability, cart capacity and improved patient safety. Moreover, it also provides the pharmacy with inventory and charge capture needs, saving valuable pharmacy labor time.