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One of the most beneficial things about your pharmacy management software is the ability to run reports and analyze data.  Reports are able to be generated from both Datascan and Datascan POS to help you delve deeper into your pharmacy’s performance.  Datascan and POS also allow you to view and print reports, and also save them and export them to Excel...

Figuring out the best way to run a successful and profitable independent pharmacy can often be difficult for store owners.  Hiring and training the right staff poses its own list of challenges, but effectively managing your pharmacists and technicians can ultimately result in success.  It is important to remember that the role of pharmacy technicians is...

What changes and industry trends can we expect to see from independent pharmacies in 2021?  Although each pharmacy may have a different focus, there are still common issues affecting all independent pharmacies nation-wide.  Technology continues to play a pivotal role in the success of independent pharmacies, and how the technology adapts to industry...

How can you set your independent pharmacy up for success?  By making sure your two most important vendors are carefully chosen.  First, your pharmacy wholesaler.  The pricing, tiered discounts, availability, and of course how fast they can deliver are all extremely relevant to your overall success.   Partnering with the right pharmacy software vendor is...

For many pharmacists considering opening an independent pharmacy there can be confusion surrounding claims and billing.  Unlike other types of medical billing, pharmacy billing is done in real time—providing pharmacy owners with immediate adjudication responses from payers and more insight into the status of their prescription claims.  Pharmacy billing...

Not all pharmacy point-of-sale systems are created equal. In general, point-of-sale and inventory systems are commonly built specifically for an industry, providing businesses with the tools necessary to operate their type of business.   A point-of-sale system used in a restaurant would likely not offer the features needed to run a pharmacy, and vice...

Independently owned pharmacies have transitioned from a primary focus on filling prescriptions to transitioning to healthcare professionals.  Today, they offer a wide-range of clinical services while playing a much larger role in patient health.  No longer are community pharmacists seen as “prescription fillers,” but often a first line of defense for...

With so many software options available to independent pharmacy owners, it is important for pharmacy software vendors to take the absolute best care of their clients. While new customers are essential for growth, it is equally important to value your existing clientele, something Datascan Pharmacy Software has focused on for the last 40 years. According...

Your pharmacy software is arguably the most important building block when growing your independent pharmacy. Choosing the right pharmacy software can help your business reach insurmountable success, while on the contrary, choosing the wrong software can cost you time, money, and lead to lost profits and inefficiencies that will cost you. With all the...

Over the last decade, independent pharmacies have seen an enormous amount of changes within the industry. Between the introduction of DIR fees and PBM takeovers, many states granting pharmacists provider status, and a major shift and emphasis on patient clinical care, managing a successful pharmacy requires adaptability now more than ever. The future for...