Pharmacy software is a technology platform that enables you to run your pharmacy more efficiently. A software system stores all of your data 一 from patient information to prescriptions to point-of-sale transactions 一 in one safe, convenient place. Your pharmacy management software has the ability to automate your pharmacy’s workflow and easily manage your day-to-day operations. There are a number of solutions out there, so it’s important that you find the right one for your pharmacy. You want to find a vendor that will help you streamline your pharmacy operations, help you implement clinical services, boost your customer service, improve patient outcomes, and enhance your business overall.

Every software system is different, so their prices are different, too. The price of your software depends on the size of your pharmacy, the services you offer, and the capabilities you need. To get an accurate price, reach out to a vendor to get a quote, and more importantly, learn how to break your quote down. The key thing to remember is that you must look at the complete pricing as a whole in order to compare quotes from different vendors. Different companies will structure their pricing differently - so keep an eye out for additional hardware costs, set-up and installation costs, and all of your monthly transaction, eScript, and claim processing fees.

Your pharmacy is multi-faceted, so your software system should be, too. Pharmacy Software Reviews gives you the information you need to decide on the system that will help you succeed and run a successful business. We conduct third-party, independent surveys on thousands of pharmacists just like you from across the country 一 then we compile the data together to help you find your perfect fit. Visit our Comparing Software page to see how all the vendors stack up against each other - from overall installations and customer satisfaction, to conversions and new stores, and more.

To find out which features each vendor offers, schedule a free demo by visiting the vendor’s website and locating the demo button. This is the best way to learn about how each software will fit into your pharmacy and see it in action. Most vendors have a combination of the following features (and more):

• Rx Dispensing: The core of pharmacy management software is the ability to dispense and refill prescription drugs, manage patient profiles, receive eScripts, and adjudicate claims.
  
• Inventory: Your inventory management is the backbone of your business. You need a system that will enable you to easily track, update, and optimize your inventory.
  
• Integrated Point-of-Sale: At checkout, you will need a point-of-sale system that will allow you to efficiently pull up patient orders and process payments.
  
• Financial Reporting: Reporting capabilities, including financial reports, are crucial to understanding how your business is operating. A bonus is the ability to create and save custom reports to track your desired metrics and goals.
  
• Vaccination Tools: Especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination is an important part of a community pharmacy. Administering vaccines requires proper tools to report to registries and submit claims for reimbursement.
  
• eCare Plans: eCare Plan capabilities allow you to properly document patient health interactions and clinical services, in order to share this information with other providers and submit claims for reimbursement from payers.
  
• DIR Management: With DIR and GER fees skyrocketing to obscene amounts, pharmacy owners need a way to track and manage expected DIR fees to help minimize their damages.
  
• Loyalty Programs: Patient loyalty programs are a great tool to have in your software, allowing you to incentivize your best customers and increase their customer satisfaction.
  
• MTM / Risk Scores: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is an important clinical intervention to have with your patients, helping to optimize their medication regimen and identify patients that are at risk.
  
• Compounding: Some systems have integrated compounding capabilities to manage compounding recipes, inventory, batches, and custom labels - instead of needing to purchase an additional third-party system.
  
• Med Sync: Medication synchronization is the key to success in any independent pharmacy. This is the basic foundation that will help you improve your patient outcomes, streamline your workload, and free up time to grow into other clinical services in your pharmacy. Your software should give you the tools to build and optimize your med sync workflow, as well as integrate with automation and robots to produce the accompanying med sync adherence packaging.
  

Most vendors are also compatible with other integrations such as IVR, Automation, Robots, Will Call Retrieval Systems, and more. The possibilities are endless - it’s time to mix and match what works best for your store and your patients.