Vicinity Manufacturing is the Prescription for Formula Manufacturers

    ATLANTA, GA, November 12, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Vicinity Manufacturing announces today that Red River Pharma has chosen Vicinity software to streamline business operations in their Shreveport, Louisiana facility. Red River Pharma, a subsidiary of PamLab L.L.C., manufactures and develops prescription medical foods for homocysteine-related disease and conditions. Red River Pharma will implement Vicinity and Microsoft Dynamics GP to amalgamate their parent company, Pam Lab L.L.C., and the Shreveport-based pharmaceutical manufacturer's current site.

Vicinity was chosen to automate many of Red River Pharma's manual production processes such as: formulation and lab management, material cost planning and actual costing, inventory and lot control, and batch yield analysis. The selection of Vicinity, along with the introduction of Microsoft Dynamics GP will join together all aspects of Red River Pharma's manufacturing and business operations with PamLab's Covington, Louisiana headquarters.

Pam American Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1957. Over the next 51 years, PamLab has worked to become the leading developer of a series of patents on the therapeutic use of folate and B12 in various chronic diseases. In 2002, the Company licensed patents and other rights to Metafolin , a proprietary form of active folate, and subsequently launched several prescription medical foods containing Metafolin throughout the United States. In late 2007, PamLab expanded with the acquisition of Red River Pharma, L.L.C., the Shreveport, Louisiana based developer and manufacturer of prescription medical foods. Today, PamLab is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company specializing in prescription medical foods. PamLab's products are marketed and sold nationally, helping hundreds of thousands of patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, dementia, depression, high-risk pregnancy and other diseases and conditions.

Today, Red River Pharma produces the following medical grade food for PamLab:
Cerefolin NAC -- recommend for the distinct nutritional requirements of individuals under a physician's treatment for neurovascular oxidative stress and/or hyperhomocysteinemia; with particular emphasis for those individuals diagnosed with or at risk for mild to moderate cognitive impairment, vascular dementia, Alzheimer's disease and/or recurrent or ischemic stroke.

Metanx -- for the dietary management of endothelial dysfunction and/or hyperhomocysteinemia. The active, natural occurring B-vitamins in Metanx are directly associated with metabolizing homocysteine, a risk factor for vascular disease, and improving the overall health of the blood vessels.
Diatz Zn -- for the distinct nutritional requirements of patients under a physician's treatment for hyperhomocysteinemia; with particular emphasis for those individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease, or dialysis.
Zervalx --is a prescription medical food for the dietary management of preconception and pregnant women with specific conditions related to folate deficiency.
Foltx --for the distinct nutritional requirements of individuals under a physician's treatment for hyperhomocysteinemia, homocystinuria, or nutrient malabsorbtion; with particular emphasis for individuals with or at risk for: cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, arteriosclerotic vascular disease, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Deplin --is an anti-depressant augmentation with 7.5mg of L-methylfolate. L-methylfolate is able to cross the blood brain barrier and aid in the development of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine's neurotransmitters.
Neevo --is a prescription medical food for the prenatal dietary management of preconception and pregnant mothers with specific emphasis for older OB patients, high-risk pregnancies and those patients with the MTHFR folate polymorphism.

Vicinity Manufacturing led a three-day training session on-site at Red River Pharma last week and the results were outstanding. Red River Pharma's Senior Production Planner, Nikki Bland, said, "The [Vicinity] training was exceptional!" Mrs. Bland continued by saying, "Vicinity has some really useful tools that I think you will enjoy using as we start to gather batch data." The President of Red River Pharma, Charles Wiggins, praises the initial Vicinity training by saying, "I was also impressed with the knowledge the Vicinity representatives had of their product. It should be a very good fit for our operation." A January 2009 live date is planned for Red River Pharma.

To schedule a demo or for more information on Vicinity's formula manufacturing software solution for Microsoft Dynamics, Call 770-412-2467 x.282, email us at [email protected] or visit www.vicinitymanufacturing.com.

About Vicinity Manufacturing, Inc.
Vicinity is the premier software solution for formula-based manufacturing. Our clients include those from the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and fragrance industry. The Vicinity solution extends the industry leading Microsoft Dynamics financial and distribution offerings to deliver a powerful and comprehensive ERP package. Vicinity Manufacturing streamlines the coordination of converting raw materials to finished goods improving productivity, reducing product loss, and increasing profit. Vicinity recognizes the distinct needs of batch manufacturers, addressing such requirements as multiple formula management, lot tracking, batch ticket processing, QC test results and tracking, shop floor scheduling, compliance documentation, CoA/MSDS/HAZ BoL, and country of origin. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Vicinity Manufacturing will help put together the missing element in your formula manufacturing business solution.

Contact:
Brooke Webb
Marketing
770-421-2467 x.280
[email protected]

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