About Us
About CCT Rx Shortage Solutions
CCT Rx Shortage was created given the need in the marketplace for a credible database that can capture information on drug shortages on a daily basis; explain the reasons for the shortage; the history of shortage for the particular drug and proving a list of potential alternatives for pharmacists to consider, thereby ensuring proper continuation of therapy management for the patients.
CCT Rx Shortage is a web-based application that uses sophisticated proprietary algorithms to thoroughly search publicly available databases including the FDA’s site, which are updated by manufacturer reporting, and capture the latest drug shortage information. CCT Rx Shortage then analyzes the gathered data each day and synthesizes the results into an intelligently organized, searchable, information tool that is easy to use and customizable to individual users or practice environments.
CCT Rx Shortage application is targeted to the many pharmacies encountering drug shortages as they work to ensure fulfilment of patient’s prescriptions and ensure continuity of therapy.
The application (CCT Rx Shortage) is owned by Cold Chain Technologies, Inc. or CCT. The application was developed by ShortStop-Rx LLC.
ShortStop-Rx LLC was founded by two pioneers in Pharmacy Automation and health Informatics, David Swenson, and Dennis Tribble. With dozens of pharmacy automation and informatics patents between them, Dave and Dennis have been directly involved in the evolution of pharmacy technology for over 40 years.
The two organizations, CCT and ShortStop-Rx have partnered together to make this application commercially available to pharmacists in the US.
For more information on CCT and other CCT Smart Solutions, visit the Cold Chain Technologies website at https://www.coldchaintech.com/.
Our Team
David Swenson
CEO
Mr. Swenson has over 45 years’ experience in Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Marketing, Product Management and Medical Affairs roles, including 15 years hospital pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management at Swedish hospital, Seattle Washington, 6 years as founding pharmacist and co-developer of initial Pyxis Corporation’s Medstation Rx Advanced Automated Medication Dispensing System, 13 years in VP of Marketing roles for 2 Healthcare IT start-ups, 4 years leading Marketing and Product Management at CareFusion Corporation and 7 years as VP Medical Affairs for Dispensing and Preparation Technology Systems at Becton Dickinson Corporation. He is listed as an inventor on 9 patents fundamental to pharmacy automation.
Dennis Tribble
CTO
Dr. Tribble is a pharmacist and a software engineer with over 10 years’ experience in pharmacy management and over 30 years’ experience in developing software and medical devices including the very first IV preparation robot and one of the very first IV Workflow systems. He is a Past President of the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists and a past Chairman of the Executive Committee for the ASHP Section on Pharmacy Informatics and Technology (SOPIT). He has a lengthy list of publications, is a frequently requested speaker, and often blogs on technology for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. He is listed inventor on over 40 patents, mostly related to pharmacy automation.
Tim Soverns
Marketing Operations
Dr. Soverns is a pharmacist with over seven years of experience in clinical supply chain pharmacy and five years in content marketing. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Washington. His notable internships include Clinical Development at AbbVie, Medical Affairs at Apellis, and Academia Management and Teaching at UW. He founded the Industry Pharmacist Organization at UW, helping students develop industry-ready skill sets. He has published research and was nominated for a Presidential Poster Award at the 2023 American Geriatrics Society meeting. Beyond pharmacy, Dr. Soverns has built a powerful social media presence, amassing over 100 million views and partnering with leading brands to promote their products.