Omnicell Introduces Anesthesia Point-Of-Use Solution; Introductory Unit Secures Medications, Tracks Supply Inventory for Anesthesiologists.

SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1998--OmniCell Technologies, Inc.(R) has unveiled its first generation anesthesia unit solution, meeting the needs of a wide variety of operating room settings at the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) conference in San Francisco, March 30-April 1, 1999.

OmniCell's anesthesia unit combines the security and tracking capability of OmniCell's table top (OmniTT) and OmniSupplier to deliver a superior solution that's easy to use for anesthesiologists. The anesthesia unit is scheduled for general release in the second quarter of 1999. -0-

The OmniCell anesthesia unit features:

--       Easy integration with any OmniCell system
--       Quick and easy access to medications and supplies
--       High-security pharmacy zones
--       High-capacity storage of anesthesia supplies
--       Space-efficient design for the anesthesia environment
--       Patented See-and-TouchTM technology
--       Shelving options for convenience and flexibility

OmniCell Anesthesia Unit

"Medication tracking is vitally important to both clinicians and management," said Shelly Asher, OmniCell Technologies president and chief executive officer. "OmniCell's introduction of an anesthesia unit solution will deliver the benefits of securing medications and tracking supplies through point-of-use automation to the many anesthesia environments in healthcare today. In addition, OmniCell is working closely with the anesthesia and operating room community to provide significant enhancements to the OmniCell unit in the months ahead."

"Anesthesiologists must contend with many factors, including varying lengths of time in a case and wide array of operating room settings," said Mary Rabalais, OmniCell Technologies operating room specialist. "OmniCell's anesthesia unit strives to meet the needs of anesthesiologists who require both security and convenience."

Demonstrations of OmniCell Technologies' anesthesia unit will be available during the Association of Operating Room Nurses conference. OmniCell product and service information is located on World Wide Web at www.omnicell.com.

OmniCell Technologies develops, manufactures and services automated point-of-use supply and pharmacy systems that manage security, inventories and costs in emergency rooms, nursing locations and operating rooms.

OmniCell Technologies is the fastest-growing technology company in Silicon Valley and the third fastest in the country (Deloitte & Touche 1998 Tech Fast 500 Program). OmniCell systems are currently implemented in over 400 healthcare institutions, including hospitals, academic and university medical centers, regional delivery systems, integrated healthcare networks, clinics, and nursing homes.

Note to Editors: See and Touch and OmniCell are trademarks of OmniCell Technologies, Inc.