newsletterISSUE 2 | JANUARY 2015

appy New Year to our readers, and welcome to the January issue of our quarterly newsletter!

After an eventful 2014, we are ready to shake-up 2015 starting with the re-launch of the highly regarded Helapet.net Study Days and introducing our new range of Vented Vial Adapters.

If you would like to become a contributor of our Newsletter yourself or suggest topics you would like to read about, simply email us at info@helapet.co.uk

The Year Ahead NEW Vented Vial Adapter Supporting GMP in compounding operations

where exposure to potent drugs may occur,

Helapet introduce our single-use Vented Vial

Adapter for stable, needle-free vial access.

Helapet’s new Vented Vial Adapter range incorporates

a 0.2µm bilateral air filter, allowing safe sterile venting

of cytotoxics and other hazardous substances.

Compatible with standard 13mm and 20mm vials,

each device utilises a non-coring plastic spike

surrounded by a snap-on skirt to securely fasten

onto vial tops. The novel skirt design prevents the

subsequent removal of the adapter from the vial,

offering excellent security and reducing the risk of

cross contamination.

Needle-free reconstitution

Ideal for cytotoxic venting

Excellent vial security

20mm & 13mm vial sizes

Easy attachment

Available now request further

details and FREE Samples

by contacting

0800 0328 428 or

email sales@helapet.co.uk

We are pleased to announce that the Helapet.net study days are back for 2015, with some exciting new agendas lined up! This year, Helapet will deliver three highly regarded educational day long sessions, supporting awareness, training and best practice in aseptic manufacturing. Helapet promise an enjoyable experience at a quality venue, and will mix lectures with practical exercises and networking opportunities.

Using expert speakers from within the industry, Helapet consistently focus on the key topics affecting clinical pharmacy and welcome professionals wishing to share their own experience and knowledge.

“Handling Potent Drugs and Process Improvement”

Helapet.net Study Day 1Date: 28th April 2015Venue: The Vale Resort, Vale of Glamorgan

Helapet.net Study Day 2

Date: 9th June 2015Venue: Crewe Hall, Weston Road, Crewe

Helapet.net Study Day 3Date: 24th November 2015Venue: The Kia Oval, Kennington, London

Further information and details can be found at www.helapet.net or via our dedicated LinkedIn page. To register your interest in attending email info@helapet.co.uk

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The NEW Helapet veterinary brochure has landed!

A new 8 page brochure has been launched to inform customers and prospects about the protective products offered by Helapet to help reduce the risk of chemotherapy exposure.

Aimed at Veterinary Practitioners who conduct regular chemotherapy preparations and administrations, the new brochure will provide clients with a better understanding of how chemotherapy exposure can occur and the use of Helapet products to reduce the risk of contamination.

Request your brochure now by emailing info@helapet.co.uk or scan the QR code to download now!

November saw Helapet successfully exhibit at the Pharmaceutical Microbiology Interest Group (Pharmig) Annual Conference, one of Europe’s leading microbiologist events in Nottingham, U.K.

The event attracted a great turnout, with hot topics covering cleanroom behaviour, managing bioburden strategies and approaching quality control and auditing delivered by leading field experts.

The team enjoyed showcasing Helapet’s new range of Vented Vial Adapters, supported by our exclusive Berner cytotoxic protective gloves and the renowned PharmaPack® range of sterile bulk syringes. Welcomed visitors received detailed information and advice, and one of our popular syringe pens!

When Helapet met Pharmig

Complications of delivering IV chemotherapyAuthor: Elaine Lennan RN BN MSc DClinP, Consultant Chemotherapy Nurse, University of Southampton, UK

Access to an intravenous route is particularly important for patients undergoing chemotherapy because of the frequency and longevity of intravenous treatment. Most chemotherapy is now delivered in the outpatient setting and it is crucial that cannulae are frequently assessed and observed to prevent and effectively manage complications (such as extravasation, occlusion, infection) should they occur. Complications are associated with significant patient morbidity and considerable cost to healthcare organisations. In all cases, the aim of intravenous management is safe, effective delivery of treatment without discomfort or tissue damage and without compromising venous access, especially if long-term therapy is proposed. Historically, the use of infusion pumps had been frowned upon in chemotherapy clinics because of the potential risk of extravasation. However, modern technology has advanced leaps and bounds to include sensitive pressure sensors to detect early any resistance in the vein and to carefully control drug flow and concentration rates, thereby minimising the risk of tissue leakage and phlebitis.

Gaining experience in, and using, intravenous access is routine in health care but complications can still occur. As a result, much emphasis has been placed on education on preventing complications in recent years. Ongoing education in the management of these events is crucial to ensure safety is always at the forefront of care. For full article, please see Hospital Pharmacy Europe 76 (Winter Edition).

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Tony Phelps (Sales and Marketing Manager) andChristina Westbury (Account Manager)

Celebrating the POWER of the moustacheNovember was our annual celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues such as testicular and prostate cancer. “Mo-Bros” from the Helapet team volunteered to take part in Movember by spending the month growing their moustaches. See from our Helapet team, whose moustache these beauties belong to.

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Robert Collins

Senior Account Manager

Mike Shaw

Quality Inspector

Kevin Carroll

Warehouse Operative

Parvinder Panesar

Marketing Assistant