Results for tag: "Nuclear Pharmacy"

In the pharmaceutical industry, nuclear pharmacy represents a specialized niche centered around the preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals. Radiopharmaceuticals are unique medications containing radioactive isotopes used in the field of nuclear medicine, primarily for diagnostic imaging and therapy. Nuclear pharmacies are responsible for compounding and preparing these substances in a way that ensures both the safety and the efficacy of the medications for patients undergoing various types of scans, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), as well as for certain therapeutic purposes. These pharmacies adhere to stringent regulatory requirements due to the radioactive nature of the materials handled. Pharmacists in this field require additional training and certification to handle and dispense radiopharmaceuticals. The services offered by nuclear pharmacies are essential for hospitals and diagnostic centers that do not have the facilities to produce or store radiopharmaceuticals on site. Consequently, nuclear pharmacy services bridge the gap by delivering dose-specific radiopharmaceuticals to these medical facilities in time for scheduled patient procedures. Some prominent companies operating in the nuclear pharmacy market include Cardinal Health, GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, and Advanced Accelerator Applications (a Novartis company). These firms specialize in the production and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals, providing necessary products and services to healthcare providers in the field of nuclear medicine. Show Less Read more