Pharmacy management software

key features and implementation best practices

Pharmacy management
Pharmacy management solutions help organizations streamline medicine-related workflows, protect customers from fraud, analyze the company's performance, and increase revenue. They include tools for document, inventory, and financial management and integrations with other medical apps.

A properly implemented pharmacy management software (PMS) can lighten employee workload and improve pharmacy business efficiency. We build custom pharmacy management systems that comply with international and local regulations, have robust data security mechanisms, and align with specific business requirements.

Pharmacy management software market stats

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Key pharmacy management systems’ functionality

PMS encompasses features to optimize medicine ordering, handle documentation, process payments, and streamline interactions between pharmacies, warehouses, patients or customers, and healthcare institutions.

Decision-makers Medical institution Wholesaler/Warehouse Inventory management Patients Prescription management Documentation management Pharmacy management system Analytics and reporting Financial management Regulatory institutions
Document management

Document management

A document management module in pharmacy practice management systems facilitates the reception of health records and treatment plans from various healthcare organizations, their secure storage, and automatic update. A pharmacy database management system is one of its subdivisions, essential for keeping all medication information in order, including names, licensing info, unique barcodes, registration, and expiration dates.

Inventory management

Inventory management

Pharmacy inventory management software provides timely information about the stock availability to front-desk staff, customers, and procurement managers and streamlines filing orders, logging claimed and unclaimed prescriptions, and locating items.

Prescription management

Prescription management

A prescription management module helps organize prescription flow, dispense treatment to customers in time and according to their treatment plan, and notify healthcare providers if the prescription was fulfilled or a refill will be needed soon.

Financial management

Financial management

A financial management module helps process pharmacy billing, validating payers and receivers against prescriptions and databases and automatically requesting confirmation from healthcare or insurance providers.

Analytics and reporting

Analytics and reporting

An analytical module helps pharmacists to understand customer behavior, keep track of medication usage, predict demand levels, and build an effective sales and marketing strategy. In addition, pharmacy businesses can use generated reports to optimize their performance or share them with regulatory organizations.

Our services

We offer our expertise at any stage of healthcare software development and adoption , including PMS. Our experts provide consultation, development, integration, and support services to independent pharmacies, chain pharmaceutical companies, wholesalers, and other pharmacy businesses according to their requirements and budget.

Pharmacy Management
axiusSoftware distinguishes itself by offering a personalized, user-centric approach to Android app development. We prioritize understanding your specific business needs and goals, ensuring that the apps we develop are tailored to meet those objectives. Unlike other android app development companies, we emphasize close collaboration throughout the entire development process, from initial consultation to post-launch support, guaranteeing that the final product aligns with your vision.
At axiusSoftware, the initial consultation is a critical part of our process. We engage in detailed discussions to understand your app idea, target audience, and business goals. During this phase, we also help you define the app’s core features and functionalities. This scoping process is designed to clarify expectations, align on objectives, and create a roadmap for the project. We aim to ensure that every aspect of the app is planned meticulously before development begins.
axiusSoftware is committed to ensuring your app remains functional and up-to-date with the latest Android OS versions. As a forward-thinking android app development company, we incorporate scalable architectures and follow best practices in coding, which allows for easier updates and maintenance. Post-launch, we offer ongoing support and updates to ensure compatibility with new Android releases, helping your app stay relevant and perform well over time.
Yes, axiusSoftware can assist with app monetization strategies. We understand that monetization is a crucial aspect of your app’s success. Whether you’re interested in in-app purchases, ad integrations, or subscription models, we can guide you through the best options based on your app’s goals and target audience. Our experience as an android app development company allows us to provide insights and implement monetization features that align with your business strategy.

Pharmacy software integrations

Depending on the specifics of your business, you can integrate your pharmacy management solution with other modules. This can ensure the automation of particular tasks and smooth data transfer between different systems.

Delivery and shipping solutions

Delivery and shipping solutions

Integrating your PMS with delivery service modules, we help you manage pharmacy orders, track delivery progress, and ensure timely medication supply.

Pharmacy compounding software

Pharmacy compounding software

This integration will help pharmacies ensure drug dosing accuracy, enable multi-batch compounding, and automate the transfer of pricing and billing information about custom-made medicine.

EHR

EHR

Through EHR integration, we enable in-hospital pharmacies to access patients’ medication records and current treatment plans and make more accurate medication prescription decisions.

Interactive Voice Response systems

Interactive Voice Response systems

Connecting PMS to IVR systems, pharmacies help customers quickly check medication availability, fill prescriptions, and receive other services without speaking to a salesperson.

Hospital management systems

Hospital management systems

Hospital pharmacy software should be seamlessly integrated into the institution’s ecosystem to simplify medication dispensation to in-care patients and facilitate forecasting of drug demand.

POS software

POS software

Point-of-sale software integrations help pharmacies coordinate back-office retail operations and synchronize sales, transaction, and inventory data flow with pharmacy management systems.

Healthcare CRM

Healthcare CRM

We help you get a full view of your patients’ journeys and make care more personalized and effective by implementing a healthcare CRM into your hospital.

Medical data analytics

Hospital pharmacy software should be seamlessly integrated into the institution’s ecosystem to simplify medication dispensation to in-care patients and facilitate forecasting of drug demand.

Mobile healthcare

Mobile healthcare

Through mobile app development, our team enables healthcare professionals to consult and monitor patients remotely while providing them with on-the-go access to their medical data.

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How to select pharmacy management software

Selecting a suitable pharmacy management software type and deployment model can be a tough choice. Comparison tables below can help pharmacy businesses make an informed decision.

Cloud-based vs on-premise

Cloud-based pharmacy software is hosted on a vendor’s servers and requires an internet connection, while an on-premise system is installed within the infrastructure of a particular pharmaceutical facility.

Cloud-based
On-premise

Pros
  • Easy access from anywhere
  • Takes less time to set up
  • Lower upfront payment
  • Backups are managed by the vendor
  • More protected and secure
  • Full control over productivity and settings
  • Works well in areas with poor internet coverage
Cons
  • A target for hacker attacks
  • Requires a stable internet connection
  • A system’s performance depends on a vendor’s service capacity
  • Large initial investment
  • In charge of its own backup schedule
  • Accessible only from the facility itself
  • Takes time and changes to set up infrastructure

PMS software implementation roadmap

Our Healthcare Center of Excellence covers skills and knowledge necessary for full-cycle PMS software development. We implement cloud-based and on-premise pharmacy management systems, ensuring their interoperability, scalability, and security.

1

Discovery

Defining pharmacy management system requirements and tech stack

2

Development

Mapping out the project and determining milestones and timeline

Developing a tailored PMS solution

Integrating hospital, laboratory, or other third-party software

Carrying out all-round quality assurance throughout the implementation process

3

Implementation

Integrating PMS software into the IT ecosystem and migrating data if needed

4

Post-deployment

Keeping the system’s performance in check, solving issues if they come up, and implementing upgrades

Multiple benefits of
pharmacy software solutions

Enhanced customer service
Enhanced customer service

Pharmacy staff focus on customers’ needs and wishes and serve them faster, relying on automated prescription and inventory management enabled by a pharmacy management system.

Improved productivity
Improved productivity

Pharmacy professionals can spend hours on paperwork or labeling. PMS adoption frees them up from routine tasks and improves their job satisfaction.

Reduced paperwork
Reduced paperwork

PMS helps to minimize document processing time and human errors and enables pharmacies to store digital information in a structured way.

Prevented medicine fraud
Prevented medicine fraud

PMS-enabled electronic recipes and automated order fulfillment eliminate the possibility of obtaining medicine with counterfeit prescriptions.

Security and compliance
Security and compliance

Secure-by-design pharmacy software systems ensure that health data is stored and handled in accordance with international and local regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, etc.

Systematized inventory
Systematized inventory

Partially automated inventory management helps pharmacies keep track of medicine expiration dates, availability in stock, and proper storage conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

axiusSoftware distinguishes itself by offering a personalized, user-centric approach to Android app development. We prioritize understanding your specific business needs and goals, ensuring that the apps we develop are tailored to meet those objectives. Unlike other android app development companies, we emphasize close collaboration throughout the entire development process, from initial consultation to post-launch support, guaranteeing that the final product aligns with your vision.

At axiusSoftware, the initial consultation is a critical part of our process. We engage in detailed discussions to understand your app idea, target audience, and business goals. During this phase, we also help you define the app’s core features and functionalities. This scoping process is designed to clarify expectations, align on objectives, and create a roadmap for the project. We aim to ensure that every aspect of the app is planned meticulously before development begins.

axiusSoftware is committed to ensuring your app remains functional and up-to-date with the latest Android OS versions. As a forward-thinking android app development company, we incorporate scalable architectures and follow best practices in coding, which allows for easier updates and maintenance. Post-launch, we offer ongoing support and updates to ensure compatibility with new Android releases, helping your app stay relevant and perform well over time.

Yes, axiusSoftware can assist with app monetization strategies. We understand that monetization is a crucial aspect of your app’s success. Whether you’re interested in in-app purchases, ad integrations, or subscription models, we can guide you through the best options based on your app’s goals and target audience. Our experience as an android app development company allows us to provide insights and implement monetization features that align with your business strategy.

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