Healthcare Carts
Keep your supplies secure, accessible, and easy to move with professional-grade healthcare carts from Total Pharmacy Supply. We carry a wide selection of medical carts, including crash carts, lab carts, nursing carts, and accessories to support pharmacy, hospital, and clinical workflows.
What Are Healthcare Carts Used For?
Healthcare carts are used to store and transport medications, instruments, and other essential items in clinical settings. They help reduce workflow interruptions, speed up restocking, and keep treatment areas organized throughout the day.
Medical carts support a wide range of tasks, from emergency response to bedside care. By keeping tools mobile and properly arranged, they make daily routines more efficient and help reduce delays across departments.
Types of Healthcare Carts Available
Total Pharmacy Supply offers a comprehensive selection of hospital utility carts from TrippNT, Harloff, MED, and other trusted manufacturers:
- Medication Carts: Secure, multi-drawer carts used to store and dispense scheduled meds, floor stock, or unit-dose packaging.
- Crash Carts: Emergency carts configured for rapid response, with dedicated space for defibrillators, emergency meds, and airway tools.
- Procedure Carts: Used in treatment rooms or surgical areas to keep instruments, prep materials, and dressing supplies organized and within reach.
- Phlebotomy & Lab Carts: Compact, mobile setups for specimen collection or lab supply transport, often used in outpatient clinics and hospital labs.
- Bedside Carts: Slim-profile carts designed to store patient-specific supplies while maximizing floor space.
- Workstation Carts: Carts with optional computer arms or monitor mounts to support mobile charting, barcode scanning, and EMR access.
- Modular Accessories: Add side-mounted glove boxes, rails, waste containers, sharps holders, and tilt bins to expand your setup.
Our healthcare carts are available in full-size and space-saving formats, with locking and non-locking options available for different applications.
How to Choose the Right Medical Cart for Your Workflow
When selecting a healthcare cart, consider:
- The task it will support (e.g., medication delivery, lab work, patient care)
- How much space is available in work areas or patient rooms
- Whether security features (locks, compartments) are needed
- Frequency of movement across departments or facilities
- Storage needs for supplies, devices, or waste collection
Choosing the right configuration helps reduce unnecessary trips, improves supply access, and supports a more consistent routine.
Organizing and Maintaining Healthcare Carts
An organized cart setup improves daily efficiency and makes shift transitions smoother. Small changes in cart layout and upkeep can prevent slowdowns, improve access, and extend the life of your equipment.
To improve organization:
- Place frequently used items in the top drawers for quicker access
- Assign each drawer or bin to a specific task, supply type, or treatment area
- Use color-coded labels or tags to speed up visual identification during busy periods
- Position accessories like glove boxes and waste containers on the exterior to free up internal space
- Create a quick daily reset checklist so each cart is ready before the next shift starts
It also pays to revisit your setup from time to time, especially when team members or workflows change.
Shop Healthcare Carts and Accessories from Total Pharmacy Supply
With more than 35 years supporting pharmacy and clinical environments, Total Pharmacy Supply provides lab-ready mobile medical carts suitable for daily use. We offer durable models from trusted brands, along with the accessories you need to adapt each cart to your team’s workflow.
Browse the full selection of carts and accessories online, or contact us for help selecting the best fit for your department.