SPECT
Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging is the most routinely used nuclear imaging procedure in the healthcare system.? Over 18 million SPECT scans are completed annually in the United States (MEDraysintell Nuclear Medicine Edition 2017).? As the leading provider of SPECT radiopharmaceuticals in the US with more than 40 years of experience, Cardinal Health is committed to providing our customers with the patient-specific, time-critical radiopharmaceuticals to help them provide best-in-class care for their patients.
We are an essential element of nuclear medicine
Cardinal Health operates a network of 130+ nuclear pharmacies in 45 states – the largest in the industry. We deliver millions of patient doses each year with industry-leading accuracy and reliability. Our nuclear pharmacists are available 24/7 and our knowledgeable pharmacy staff has an average of more than 12 years industry experience. Our fleet and drivers are optimized to deliver your doses in the timeliest and most efficient manner possible.
We maintain compliance through stringent Quality and Regulatory processes. We dispense only?FDA approved radiopharmaceuticals?so you can be confident in the safety and efficacy of the doses you receive.? Our unit dose service helps nuclear medicine departments comply more easily with?USP <797> standards?with limited incremental cost, and minimal impact to the nuclear medicine department.
We’ve supported nearly 75 clinical trials over the past three years and supported the development of 6 of the 8 newest approved radiopharmaceutical NDAs.? ?
Broadest portfolio of SPECT radiopharmaceuticals delivered with industry-leading reliability, including, but not limited to
- Gallium Ga 67 citrate
- Indium In 111 penetate
- Indium In 111 pentetreotide
- Iodine I 123 iobenguane
- Iodine I 123 sodium iodide capsules
- Iodine I 131 human serum albumin
- Iodine I 131 sodium iodide
- Technetium Tc 99m bicisate
- Technetium Tc 99m disofenin
- Technetium Tc 99m exametazine
- Technetium Tc 99m macroaggregated albumin
- Technetium Tc 99m mebrofenin
- Technetium Tc 99m medronate
- Technetium Tc 99m meriatide
- Technetium Tc 99m oxidronate
- Technetium Tc 99m pentetate
- Technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate
- Technetium Tc 99m red blood cells
- Technetium Tc 99m sestamibi
- Technetium Tc 99m sodium pertechnetate
- Technetium Tc 99m succimer
- Technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid
- Technetium Tc 99m?tetrofosmin
- Technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept (LYMPHOSEEK?)
- Thallium Tl 201 chloride
- Xenon Xe 133 gas
Critical support and resources to manage your business
Because providing high-quality patient care is critical, Cardinal Health provides access to valuable resources and services to help you manage your business.