pharmacy management systems

Pharmacy
Management
Systems

Your store’s foundational digital tool

What is a Pharmacy Management System (PMS)?

A pharmacy management system is a digital software tool designed to streamline and operationalize the processes of a pharmacy. Your pharmacy management system should enhance efficiency and increase profitability while maintaining the highest-level of patient security. A PMS should serve as the digital hub for a pharmacy’s operations—with everyone from the pharmacy tech to the pharmacy owner utilizing the tool daily.

What does a pharmacy management system do?

A good pharmacy management system should support its pharmacies and their staff in pursuit of bettering patient outcomes. The PMS should serves as a backend hub for the pharmacy that:
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Automates Workflow to Save Time
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Maintains Accurate Data for Compliance
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Speeds Up Prescription Dispensing
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Manages Claims and Billing Efficiently
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Supports Patient Communication and Education
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The Features of a Pharmacy Management System

The demands on community and long-term care pharmacies are endless. From dispensing medications and counseling patients to building vaccine and delivery programs to staying compliant with the latest regulatory rules…it’s a lot to manage. A PMS exists to do just that: support the pharmacist in managing the pharmacy.

Core Components of a PMS

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Prescription Management: Streamlines the dispensing process through the handling of prescription entries, refills, and electronic prescribing (e-prescribing)
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Inventory Management: Manages the back-end tools necessary for inventory like tracking medication stock levels, managing orders, and receiving alerts for low inventory to help maintain optimal stock and reduce shortages
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Patient Management: Centralizes patient data including patient profiles, medication histories and adherence information, ultimately facilitating personalized care and improved patient outcomes
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Billing and Insurance Processing: Integrates billing modules to manage insurance claims, process payments, and handle reimbursements, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions
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Regulatory Compliance: Maintains compliance with healthcare regulations, including controlled substance management and reporting, ensuring adherence to legal standards
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Reporting and Analytics: Provides insights into sales trends, medication usage, and operational performance, aiding in informed decision-making and strategic planning
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Workflow Automation: Customizes automations to match a pharmacy’s specific workflows to ultimately reduce manual tasks and errors

What are examples of a pharmacy management system?

Not all pharmacies are built the same. As a result, not all pharmacy management systems are built the same. RedSail Technologies boasts a suite of pharmacy management solutions, made for different types of pharmacies and their individual needs.

PioneerRx is the most installed independent pharmacy software in the industy, providing pharmacists with a powerful, all-in-one platform that automates workflows, leverages clinical tools, and improves patient engagement.

Best for: Independent and community pharmacists looking for a do-it-all, premium tool

Unique features:

  • Robust compounding, long-term care, and POS all in one system
  • Advanced and customizable reporting for data-driven insights
  • Advanced clinical capabilities with Care Goals and eCare Plans
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BestRx is a scalable, user-friendly pharmacy management system designed to streamline your operations to better patient outcomes.

Best for: Independent and community pharmacists looking for an affordable, grow-as-you-go solution

Unique features:

  • Online appointment scheduling for patients
  • Cloud-hosted
  • Tiered service and pricing options
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PrimeCare is a flexible pharmacy management system integrated with 200+ interfaces to give users the choice in solutions and services that best fit their needs.

Best for: Long-term care and combo-shop pharmacies looking for a consistent, scalable solution

Unique features:

  • Integrates with DocuTrack, a document and media workflow tool
  • Integrates with DeliveryTrack, an end-to-end pharmacy delivery system
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AxysLTC is a cutting-edge, cloud-based pharmacy management system designed to support long-term care’s growth and unique complexities with modern, user-intuitive tools.

Best for: Long-term care pharmacies ready for the latest forward-looking PMS technology

Unique features:

  • Web and cloud-based solution
  • Patient data portal
  • Built-in reporting dashboards across all locations
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pharmacy Management System?

A pharmacy management system helps you run your pharmacy more efficiently. From prescriptions and inventory to billing, patient data, and compliance, you can manage it from one place—your PMS.

Who is a Pharmacy Management System for?

A PMS is necessary for all types of pharmacies: retail, independent, long-term care, specialty, etc. As a digital hub, the PMS is utilized daily by the entire pharmacy staff, from a technician to the owner.

Why do I need a Pharmacy Management System?

A pharmacy management system is the foundation of a pharmacy business. A PMS manages all back-end business operations from dispensing to billing. A good PMS should help your business by automating manual tasks, minimizing manual errors, and broadening a pharmacy’s suite of offerings available to patients.

How much does a Pharmacy Management System cost?

It depends on your pharmacy’s unique needs. At RedSail Technologies, there’s a PMS for every pharmacist, at every price point.