Semiautomated aseptic preparation of patient-individual antineoplastic intravenous solutions: first experiences in a German hospital pharmacy.

Objectives: In 2013, the PharmaHelp device was introduced to daily patient care at the University Hospital of Heidelberg in order to improve process and staff safety and health. It is a semiautomated device located in a safety workbench for aseptic preparation with weight-and-visual-supported process check as well as radio-frequency identification of bags and vials.

Methods: After qualification and a training period, several high-admixture-volume drugs were chosen stepwise to be prepared by the device.