Datascan Blog

Buyer’s remorse is the worst thing to have, especially if it is for something you have to use every day, and even worse if you are locked into a contract!  You wouldn’t buy a new car without test driving it, would you?  Choosing a software system for your pharmacy is no different.  With so many options, it’s important that potential buyers take the time...

When it comes time to evaluate the true costs of a pharmacy software system, you need to look at two things - the startup costs and monthly costs.  Startup costs should detail what initial functionality will be in the system, what hardware you might be getting, and, what ‘add-ons’ or other features come with an additional price tag.   Monthly costs are...

Any community pharmacist will tell you there is no comparison between their independent pharmacy and a large corporation or chains like CVS or Walgreens. Community pharmacy patients choose an independent store over a chain because they expect a superior and personal level of service.  That customer wants to walk into the store and be greeted by name,...

Datascan is proud to be celebrating 38 years of business in 2019. This holiday season you deserve what you really want! A reasonably priced, technology packed pharmacy software system backed by fast, reliable support! We offer first to market technology and innovative solutions for pharmacy and point of sale at old school pricing. We are proud to be one...

When shopping for anything these days, we tend to look first at reviews, even when considering something as simple as where to eat dinner.  Educated consumers know to not just look at the overall rating of the company or product, but also, how many reviews there are because anyone can have a few friends write up some good reviews! Consumers and...

“Investing in health will produce enormous benefits.” Gro Harlem Brundtland. Community pharmacists, we must invest not only back into their businesses but into their patients.  It has become our responsibility to not only fill their prescriptions but manage overall patient health.  This can place a huge burden on the already overworked and underpaid...

The use of technology and digital software can revolutionize the pharmacy businesses by improving processes while also reducing costs. Datascan offers the best pharmacy software on the market. Our software and data management solutions significantly increase efficiency while decreasing the time it takes for your pharmacy to service patients and improves...

Since 1981, Datascan Pharmacy Software has been helping independent pharmacies thrive and evolve in an ever-changing industry. Here are 3 simple ways you can continue to help your pharmacy increase profits as you move into the future.  1. Build better customer loyalty:  This seems like a simple concept but how can you actually ensure your customers...

Clawbacks / DIR Fee’s:  The nerve of Insurance companies and PBMs charging back money that was previously paid out to the pharmacy.  These fees are a calculated percentage of the ingredient-cost-paid in the claim and the amounts typically vary by plan and pharmacy. PBMs use one or more metrics to help measure a pharmacy's performance and provide a...

According to a study by Cardinal Health, only 6 out of every 100 customers enter a chain pharmacy and leave without buying something from the front end.  However, 56 out of every 100 leave an independent without buying something from the front end; statistics that are truly astonishing! Between dwindling reimbursements, increased DIR fees, mandatory mail...