ARxIUM, an industry-leading developer of pharmacy automation and workflow solutions, today announced King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH) in Bahrain purchased a RIVA system for its hospital drug store. As the only totally automated IV intensifying system on the market today, RIVA prepares syringes and IV bags in an aseptic ISO Class 5 atmosphere and considerably raises safety and security and drug store operations.

" Our new partnership with King Hamad University Hospital is an interesting chance to display RIVA's unparalleled IV intensifying capabilities in a center that is a recognized leader in Bahrain," said Dr. Niels Erik Hansen, president and Chief Executive Officer of ARxIUM. "The system's safeguards will certainly function as a significant differentiator from competing healthcare facilities in the region. On top of that, RIVA will certainly create substantial expense-cost savings for the medical facility by removing the need for drug outsourcing and decreasing pharmacy waste.".

KHUH picked RIVA because it has securely and precisely generated almost 7 million IV dosages worldwide. The hospital also picked the system as a result of its extensive recordkeeping and reporting abilities and smooth assimilation into existing digital networks. RIVA's tried and tested expense effectiveness was one more choosing factor, as it lowers the cost-per- dosage of medicines by permitting the health center pharmacy to insource the production of IV medications and procedure batch doses.

"The safety of our clients and staff is extremely important, and selecting RIVA aids ensure we accomplish that objective," said Dr. Elias Fadel, director of the KHUH Oncology Facility. "The system's advanced modern technologies will certainly protect our personnel from direct exposure to hazardous chemotherapy medicines. Additionally, it will permit even more doses to be prepared concurrently while pharmacologists and specialists are carrying out other tasks, which can enhance patient care.

Located in Muharraq, KHUH has more than 300 beds and virtually 2,000 employees in the 1.3 million square foot center. The health center offers thorough clinical, medical and analysis services according to updated international standards. Likewise, the medical facility is creating a national oncology facility to supply firstclass cancer treatment and study facilities to the citizens of Bahrain.

About ARxIUM
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Buffalo Grove, Illinois, ARxIUM provides best-in-class modern technology and unparalleled expertise to assist pharmacies of all dimensions enhance safety, performance and efficiency. The company provides scalable, detailed services for each sector of the pharmacy market. ARxIUM's offerings consist of automated compounding, packaging and dispensing, conformity product packaging management, stock control and storage, process and scheduling software, production and process design, and technical consulting and implementation aid, among other solutions. For additional information, visitwww.arxium.com.