Our VP of Operations to Speak at the 14th Annual Global Logistics Forum!

Nick Nading With Terrain Pharmaceutics Speaks At Largest Cold Chain Event In The World! 

We are pleased to announce that our very own Nick Nading has been invited to speak at the 14thAnnual Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Summit in Boston, MA this September! Nick will be part of two guest speakers which will lead a roundtable discussion on Distribution Models for Small, Mid-Size, and Startup Companies. 

Here are just some of the topics that will be addressed at the conference:

• Identifying, analyzing, and managing the risks that threaten product integrity
• Exploring innovative cost-reduction strategies without jeopardizing product quality
• Tackling specific logistical challenges by shipment size, product type, and temperature range
• Understanding the challenges in regards to new facility start-up, board of pharmacy licensing, and temperature controlled transport

As an emerging drug manufacturer, we work tirelessly to stay ahead. This certainly includes regulatory compliance within the supply chain. Nick’s presence at the summit adds even more knowledge to our portfolio. “I’m ecstatic to have been given this great opportunity,” says Nick. “We’re talking about the #1 Cold Chain event in the world. I can’t think of a better place to represent Terrain Pharmaceuticals.”-Nick Nading, VP of Operations

We are always adapting to the changes in our industry. Each change allows us the chance to evolve our company to better suit your needs. This is why we feel very confident when we say that we’re well beyond our competition. To find out more about what Terrain Pharmaceuticals is doing, please feel free to reach out below.

PH: 877-985-8377

Email: info@terrainrx.com

Why is Our Injection Kit So Convenient?

We wanted ReadySharp™ to be as convenient and easy as possible for your clinic.  Our team asked for advice from physicians in several fields before creating a product that stood out from the rest.  This allowed us to provide you with the most efficient experience you could expect from an injection treatment set.

Convenient

Are you wasting precious time trying to track down the items needed for a procedure?  Let ReadySharp™ do the work for you!  Everything you need for an injection is under one roof, including the needles and syringes.  Minimal set-up means quicker procedures – and more patients each day.

No more lost time, only increased productivity.  Save your inventory for other procedures.  What you need is where you need it and when you need it with ReadySharp™!

Easy

Our dedicated customer service staff makes it easier than ever to order an injection set.  Shortly after you place the order, you will receive confirmation and tracking information.  The next day, ReadySharpTMis at your door!

Our lines of communication are always open.  We welcome and appreciate your feedback, good or bad. If you have any input on how to improve our product, please let us know!

Together, these two reasons let you focus on what matters most – helping patients.  We combine convenience and ease while stressing safety and quality.  From ordering to final treatment, you can count on ReadySharpTM!

Contact us today to see just how convenient and easy it really is!

Phone: 877-985-8377

Email: info@terrainrx.com

Stay Active This Summer at Lake Tahoe!

It is no secret that exercise can improve and maintain your overall health.  The CDC says, “Scientific studies have shown that participation in moderate-intensity, low-impact physical activity improves pain, function, mood, and quality of life without worsening symptoms.”  Outdoor activities are a great way to stay active while enjoying some fresh air.

We are located just a short drive from beautiful Lake Tahoe.  What better place to be outside?  With the mountains, the water, and 300 days of sunshine, there are several options to choose from!  Who says exercise can’t be fun?

Skiing and Snowboarding-Lake Tahoe is home to nine world-class ski resorts.  They all offer a variety of ways to climb and fly back down the mountain.  It’s easy to work up a winter sweat in Tahoe!

Hiking and Mountain Biking-Turn off the phone and become one with nature!  The nearby mountains are an ideal escape.  With hundreds of miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult, you are sure to find plenty of room for your workout!

Golf-A relaxing way to take in the stunning Sierra Nevada scenery.  There are dozens of courses to play around the lake.  On the right day, you can even ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon!

On the Water-Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, known for its panoramic views. From kayaking and paddle boarding to scuba diving, there is plenty to do with all that beautiful blue water.  Maybe even take a stroll along the 71 miles of shoreline!

But don’t stop exercising once you leave the lake!  Here are some examples of moderate and vigorous activities you can do back at home:

Moderate –

• Walking
• Yoga
• Yard work

Vigorous –

• Running
• Bicycling
• Swimming

Movement is key.  Don’t let yourself get into a slump – get out there and enjoy the fresh air!  If you need help along the way, LidoPro® is here for you!

Understanding Needle Phobia

Injections are given in many medical settings.  They are used to administer vaccines and donate blood or as anesthesia and precise pain relief.  Sadly, 24% of adults and 63% of children are afraid of needles.

This can lead to severe anxiety and stress for patients.  It can even stop people from getting the injections they need.  For example, patients may refuse an annual flu shot or routine blood tests just to avoid a triggering situation.  In rare cases, 3-5% of women and 1-2% of men are naturally inclined to being light-headed or even fainting at the sight of blood and needles. 

Patient health and safety are the most important concerns for clinics.  Approaching needle phobia correctly can make all the difference.  Education is most effective when started at a young age.  For most people, phobias develop around age 4 or 5.  Strong doctor-patient relationships combat any fears children could have when a needle is involved in a procedure.  Providers must be mindful to remove as many anxiety triggers as possible before performing an injection.

Creating a comfortable environment for patients can also mean innovations in needle equipment.  With ReadySharpTM, injections are made simple.  Each ReadySharpTM tray provides exactly what is needed for a single-use treatment in one package:

• injectable medicines,
• needles and syringes,
• three povidone-iodine swabsticks,
• one pair of gloves,
• one gauze sponge,
• and one adhesive bandage

All of this allows for less preparation in front of the patient and a quicker treatment process, reducing the chances of needle trauma.  With the proper education, a trusted relationship, and ReadySharpTM, clinics can help put their patients minds at ease.  

To learn more, please visit our website or contact us below.

• Ph: 877-985-8377 
• Email: info@terrainrx.com

How To Help Fight Youth Prescription Drug Abuse

Millions of Americans suffer daily with chronic pain.  This pain can make even the simplest tasks difficult and significantly impede everyday life.  Many who endure chronic pain must turn to their doctors for relief.  The solution is most often to take a pill.  

Although prescription opioids have their place in pain relief, it’s clear doctors have been overprescribing in recent years.  Since 1999, sales of these medications have quadrupled.  In 2013, enough opioid prescriptions were written for every adult in America to have their own bottle of pills.

Regular use can cause extreme dependence and lead to overdose and death.  Between 1999 and 2014, 165,000 people died from opioid overdose.  They are also often a stepping stone to street drugs such as heroin.  Sadly, four out of five heroin users started out by abusing prescription painkillers.

Opioid Abuse in Youth: The Facts

A group with severe exposure to the opioid epidemic are youth.  Although youth can be prescribed opioids, abuse is most often from non-prescribed pills.  In 2014, 467,000 youth used nonprescription painkillers and 168,000 were clinically addicted.

So why do young people use opioids?  They might believe pills prescribed by a doctor are safer or more acceptable than street drugs.  It is also believed that opioids are popular with the younger generation becasause  they use it to help them cope with social, emotional and academic stress.  This can lead to destructive patterns and life-long dependency.

Reducing Opioid Abuse

There are several ways to reduce prescription drug abuse in youth.  One way is to keep the pills out of their hands by storing opioids in locked containers.  The most common method for minors to receive prescription medications is through a friend or relative.  Never give prescriptions to someone else.  This increases the chance of pills ending up in the hands of kids, encouraging abuse and addiction.

It’s also important to properly discard unused or expired pills.  One way to throw out opioids is to crush them and combine the waste in a bag with unwanted materials, such as used coffee grounds.  The best way to remove opioids from the home is through a drug take-back program.  There are certified drop-off centers around the country where you can take your medications for safe disposal.

Our solution to cut opioid abuse in youth calls for a shift in the way pain is treated.  This starts with LidoPro®.  LidoPro® Ointment and LidoPro® Patch are topical pain relievers, meaning each ingredient is absorbed through the skin.  Our formula acts on your specific pain areas to bring rapid and lasting relief.  LidoPro® is safer for the consumer and non-addictive, limiting your child’s exposure to potential abuse.  We pride ourselves in creating sustainable pain relief products designed to limit the circulation of opioids.  To join our effort against prescription drug abuse in youth, please contact us to learn more and order today.

Patient Safety

Patient safety is our top priority at Terrain Pharmaceuticals.  Every measure is taken to ensure the end-user is treated safely and effectively.  Each product is tested to prove it maintains integrity from start to finish.  This begins with our topical brand of pain relief.  Our specially designed formula was developed to curb the negative side effects commonly associated with oral medications, more specifically oral NSAIDs.

NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are used to control pain and inflammation.  They work by blocking enzymes in the body that help make chemicals that signal pain.  When these enzymes are blocked, you feel less pain.  The consequences of ingesting oral NSAIDs vary from heartburn and nausea to allergic reactions and intestinal bleeding.  Higher risks of these side effects are linked to those over the age of 60, people prescribed with medications for high blood pressure, or women who are pregnant or nursing.  Our specialty is blocking pain, but we are also committed to the safety of each consumer.

Topical administration significantly reduces the above side effects of NSAIDs.  Our products allow for direct application to your specific area of pain.  Isolating the source also encourages faster and more effective relief.  The efficacy and reliability of our LidoPro® brand is certified through weeks of testing before and after manufacturing, including a 40-day clinical trial.

Prior to production, the bulk formula is sampled multiple times in a 28-day period to validate no formation or growth of various microorganisms such as S. aureus and E. coli.  Once the results are accepted, we run additional tests to confirm the stability of the finished product.  These confirm that the active ingredient strengths on our labels are maintained and various properties such as pH and viscosity remain in a specified range.  After all testing is approved, our quality team releases the lot and maintains lot specific documentation.

Before the first tube of LidoPro® Ointment was ever brought to market, we sent the formula to a lab for clinical trials.  Individuals aged 18-60, were provided samples of LidoPro® to apply below their shoulder. After weeks of applications and rest periods, monitored by trained laboratory personnel, ZERO subjects reported an adverse reaction of any kind.  The results concluded in this study matched our expectations; LidoPro® shows no identifiable signs or symptoms of irritation or contact allergy.  Lab Tested, Patient Approved!

After taking a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into each and every lot of our LidoPro® product line, we hope that you will trust our brand like several thousands of others have for years! 

Please contact us if you have any additional questions or comments. We love to hear feedback!

4 Ways Terrain Is Making Injections Safer

Injections are among the most common healthcare procedures worldwide; therefore, meeting minimum safety standards is vital to protect against avoidable transmission of disease or injury. Many organizations promote safe injection practices. Some of these include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Safe Injection Practices Coalition (SIPC), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

At Terrain, we support these measures and recognize that by providing physicians the necessary supplies, we can assure the safe and proper use of our injections. Here are just a few of their recommendations and how we address each one:

• Healthcare providers should not use the same syringe on more than one patient, even if the needle is changed. A good rule to remember is One Needle, One Syringe, only One Time. 

To endorse this, we provide one needle and one syringe for each drug included in every ReadySharp product. This is a quick and easy, yet essential addition to keep the patient safe

• Manage the waste associated with dirty syringes and needles in a safe and appropriate way.

With each needle and syringe we provide, also comes a leak and puncture resistant sharps disposal for instant and secure removal of hazardous waste. This also reduces any dangers related to needle-stick injuries

• Healthcare personnel should select the smallest vial necessary for their needs when making purchasing decisions and only use FDA-approved medicines.

Every drug contained within our injection sets are FDA approved. Each injection set is assembled at a FDA compliant facility. All drugs chosen for ReadySharp are the smallest vials available to consumers

• Use and maintain aseptic technique during handling, storing, preparation and administration of injected medicines and injection equipment.

We pride ourselves on employing the necessary procedures and processes to Maintain Regulatory Standards Throughout The Supply Chain. Every treatment tray is sealed with a patented microbial film to prevent contamination and preserve integrity.

Your safety is our top priority. This is why, as seen above, we take each step to protect that safety. We will continually work to be ahead of the curve to ensure your overall health.

For more information, call 877-985-8377 or email info@terrainrx.com.