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Running a successful independent pharmacy involves many moving parts.  One of the most important is a robust pharmacy management system.  For a pharmacy software vendor to offer you the best pharmacy system, they must work collaboratively with a variety of integrated vendor partners.The best pharmacy software vendors will offer a long list of available...

Independent Pharmacy has always had something to fight for and has faced threats consistently for decades.  Years ago independent pharmacies felt the pressure from massive chain competitors popping up on every corner.  Then, it was dealing with forcing patients to use mail-order pharmacies and preferred network pharmacies.  Over the past decade or so...

Pharmacy software refers to the systems pharmacies use for prescription processing, building patient history, processing prescriptions and so much more. By extension, intelligent pharmacy software includes advanced and intuitive pharmacy solutions designed to streamline and optimize pharmacy workflows and operations. With more advanced and even...

Independent pharmacy is changing and pharmacy management systems are revolutionizing the way pharmacists fill and manage prescriptions.  From enhancing patient safety to streamlining workflow, your pharmacy management software is a powerful tool that’s there to help.  The best retail pharmacy systems on the market offer fully customizable workflow...

As you begin your journey towards pharmacy ownership or, if you’re considering a change in your existing pharmacy, researching different pharmacy software systems is essential.  A large part of the process is scheduling software demonstrations with the pharmacy software vendors you may be considering.  If you have never gone through the process of a...

Pharmacy software systems are required to operate a retail independent pharmacy within all 50 of the United States. There are some essential features every pharmacy needs to open and run their pharmacy such as prescription filling and label printing, inventory management, and logging patient history. But beyond the basics, what makes your pharmacy...

Evaluating pharmacy software systems and figuring out how much to expect in overall costs can be complicated. Pharmacy systems vendors price their products differently, and virtually no two package their systems the same way. Pharmacy software systems have initial startup fees, monthly support fees, and then transactional fees for switching and...

At its core, a pharmacy software system will provide you with the necessary tools for filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and adjudicating claims. But beyond the basic functionality, your pharmacy management software will provide you with the features and technology that can help you streamline your workflow, help patients build adherence, and...

Running an independent pharmacy is undeniably complex.  Between building a profitable and efficient business and ensuring you’re compliant with any and all state and federal compliance regulations, it can be overwhelming to say the least.  Most retail pharmacy management systems have built in tools to help ensure you’re following all state and federal...

Over the last decade electronic prescribing has become a standard across all retail pharmacies.  States across the US continue to require electronic prescriptions, moving away from hand written RX’s.  By now, all pharmacy management software systems should have an integrated electronic prescribing module that supports these requirements, but they should...