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Why Predictable Ordering Is the Smartest Cost-Control Strategy for Pharmacies and Healthcare Facilities

Many pharmacies, long-term care facilities and health systems unknowingly overspend due to inconsistent ordering. Rush production, fluctuating volumes, and unpredictable demand all increase operational costs. What if you could eliminate that volatility? The Hidden Cost of “As-Needed” Ordering Higher per-order pricing Expedited shipping Production bottlenecks Inventory shortages Administrative burden Why Manufacturers Reward Predictability When Shamrock […]

Why EHR Transitions Fail—and How Better Labeling Prevents Patient Safety Errors

Electronic Health Record (EHR) transitions are among the most complex and high-risk initiatives healthcare organizations undertake. Whether migrating to a new vendor, upgrading a core module, or integrating newly acquired facilities, EHR go-lives promise improved interoperability, data access, and clinical efficiency. Too often, however, the reality is disruption-broken workflows, frustrated clinicians, and increased patient safety […]

Shamrock Labels Announces Contract with Capstone Health Alliance

Oak Brook, IL – August 27, 2025 – Shamrock Labels, a leading provider of healthcare labeling solutions, announced today it has been awarded a three-year agreement with Capstone Health Alliance. Under Contract CAP-MM-251, Shamrock will supply Capstone members with labels, wristbands, and related products through July 31, 2028. This agreement provides Capstone members with access […]

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Shamrock Labels Awarded Contract with Yankee Alliance

Oak Brook, IL – August 27, 2025 – Shamrock Labels, a national provider of labeling and patient ID solutions, has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Yankee Alliance, effective September 1, 2025. Under Agreement YA-NS-183, Yankee Alliance members will have access to Shamrock’s full range of hospital labeling products, including identification wristbands, laboratory and […]

Shamrock Labels – Growing Through Change

Change Is Never Easy, But It’s Worth It For over 50 years, Shamrock Labels and Drug Package have been trusted partners in providing essential products for pharmacies and hospitals. Pharmacies relied on Drug Package for their day-to-day essentials, while hospitals counted on Shamrock for precision and compliance. But as the industry changed, so did we. […]

Why USA-Made Labels Matter

Why U.S.-Made Labels Matter Why U.S.-Made Labels Matter: Reliable Supply, No Tariff Worries In today’s unpredictable global market, supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and overseas manufacturing delays have become a major concern for many businesses—especially in the healthcare and pharmacy industries. If your pharmacy, hospital, or laboratory depends on labels, wristbands, or packaging supplies, you need […]

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Medication Management Made Easy

Introducing Pillcards by Shamrock Ask any pharmacist or medical professional serving a long-term care community or home healthcare environment, and they’ll tell you. Simplifying medication management is crucial. Daily juggling of multiple medications can be an organizational nightmare for both patients and caregivers. At Shamrock Labels, we understand. Providing healthcare solutions that deliver efficiency, quality, […]

Shamrock Labels Awarded Vizient National and NovaPlus Contract for Medical Labels

Press Release: Bellwood, Illinois, April 2023 – Shamrock Labels, a PAX Holdings company, has been awarded a National and NovaPlus® contract for Medical Labels from Vizient, the nation’s leading healthcare performance improvement company. The agreement was effective March 1, 2023. “We are thrilled to have a relationship with Vizient,” said Mark Bouchard, Vice President of […]

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The Continued Impact of
Supply Chain Strain is Here.

Help Us Help You Supply chain challenges remain front and center. New bottlenecks in an already strained global system seem to arise every day. Raw material availability continues to have substantial repercussions on supplies. Ongoing transportation issues and labor shortages are lengthening lead times and driving prices up. Managing your product inventory in this volatile […]

The Gridlock at U.S. Ports is Real.
Here Is Our Solution.

Our country is experiencing record-breaking gridlock at our U.S. ports. The Wall Street Journal reported that this unprecedented congestion at our maritime gateways is expected to continue into late 2022. (That’s right. Late 2022.) Hundreds of thousands of containers are stuck aboard ships or stacked up in terminals waiting to be transported by truck or […]