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When independent pharmacy owners search for the best pharmacy software, there’s no shortage of features and functions to compare. From robust reporting and inventory management to automation and patient communication, pharmacy management systems play an important role in the daily operations of a pharmacy. But while robust features are important, one...

Key Takeaways Easy-to-use workflows make daily operations smoother. Automated refills and alerts reduce manual work. Custom settings let pharmacies manage prescriptions their way. Built-in communication tools keep patients on track. Today’s independent pharmacy is fighting every day to stay afloat.  With PBM reimbursements on a steady decline, pharmacy...

In today’s digital healthcare landscape, data security and patient privacy are non-negotiable priorities. This is especially true for pharmacies handling large volumes of protected patient data every day. With increasing regulatory pressures and the rising threat of cyberattacks, independent pharmacies need more than just efficiency in their pharmacy...

Owning and operating an independent pharmacy is both rewarding and challenging. Independent pharmacy owners play a vital role in their communities, providing personalized care and trusted services that chain pharmacies often cannot match. But behind the counter, pharmacy owners are facing growing frustrations that threaten both profitability and...

In today’s world, independent pharmacies are involved in a constant battle. Because of PBM practices, increasing drug costs, and lower reimbursements, community pharmacies must also find ways to compete with big pharmacy chains.  Savvy pharmacy owners know that to secure their place in the future of community pharmacy, they must diversify away from...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, some pharmacy software companies are pushing independent pharmacies toward cloud-based systems. At first glance, cloud software is being pushed as the future—marketed as easy, accessible, and modern. But when it comes to the daily demands of running an independent pharmacy, on-premise pharmacy software, for now,...

API is an important feature of pharmacy software Integration improves efficiency and workflow It’s essential for independent pharmacies to stay competitive In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, pharmacies (especially independent pharmacies) are under increasing pressure to run more efficiently, improve patient care, and manage costs. One of the most...

Choosing the best pharmacy software is one of the most important business decisions you will make as an independent pharmacy owner. Your pharmacy system is more than just for filling prescriptions—it’s the backbone of your business. It manages prescriptions, claims, workflow, patient communication, inventory, and so much more. The right pharmacy...

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, independent pharmacies face growing pressure to do more with less. Pharmacists and staff juggle multiple responsibilities every day—from filling prescriptions and managing inventory to providing personalized patient care. With so many moving parts, even the most organized community pharmacy can experience...

Independent pharmacies today face a unique set of challenges.  They must balance personalized patient care with the demands of filling prescriptions, fighting low insurance reimbursements, and the need to stay competitive with larger chains.  To meet these challenges head-on, more and more pharmacies are turning to pharmacy software for automation to...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

It comes as no surprise that the world of independent pharmacy is rapidly changing.  It takes a lot more than just filling prescriptions to not only be profitable, but to compete with the chains on every corner, and combat the PBMs. Because you cannot have a...

RX Software Pharmacy - Back in the late 1970s and early 80’s quite a few pharmacy software companies were born.  The challenge back then was to get pharmacies to pull away from hand and typewritten claims and move to computerization ---a task that proved to be quite...

With more and more independently-owned, community pharmacies opening up each year, the future of the industry is more than promising. One of the great things about owning an Independent Pharmacy is the freedom to choose the vendors and partners that you work with....

A personal, one on one demonstration of the Datascan Pharmacy Software shows you exactly how Datascan can help you save financial and human resources, increases efficiency, and improve your bottom line. While the competition is herding potential software buyers in...

Year after year we meet so many independent pharmacy owners that are simply unhappy with the product or level of service they are getting from their existing pharmacy management software vendor –but they refuse to make a change! So they struggle on, losing out on...

Independent pharmacies share a certain bond with their customers. For them, each customer is an individual, not an account number, who trusts their pharmacist for professionalism, courtesy, and quality care. In the same way that independent pharmacists take the time...

As we have spoken about in the past, when an industry changes, the businesses within that industry must change as well. Prosperity within the world of independent pharmacy has become tougher and tougher over the last decade. It’s important to note that we still have a...

Does it feel like your software vendor is abandoning you?Did the company you worked with for years sell off to some large corporation?Is your software vendor forcing you to switch systems because they no longer want to support the one you have used for years? Any...

At Datascan, we take a different approach to the pharmacy software business. We proudly maintain close customer relationships and offer personalized service. However, you can’t expect that level of personalized service and attention everywhere. Working with large...

Datascan is proud to announce the release of their new state-of-the-art website (https://datascanpharmacy.com) aimed at helping independent pharmacies choose the right pharmacy management software. The new website highlights some of the core features and benefits of...