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SOFTWARE
• Business Management, Operations, ERP
• Clinical Monitoring, Surveillance, Insights
• Controlled Substance Reporting
• Decision Support, Point of Care Reference, Dosing, DUR
• Drug Diversion Monitoring, Diversion Prevention
• Error Prevention, Drug Validation
• eMAR, EMR, EHR, Bedside Verification
• Formulary Management
• IV Workflow Management
• Long-Term Care Operation Management
• Medication Inventory Management & Procurement
• Pharmacy Management Systems, Workflow
• Stewardship Resources (Antibiotic, Opioid, etc.)
OVERVIEW
Pharmacy software solutions include business management,
operations, ERP, and inventory management systems for
operational efficiency; clinical monitoring, decision support, and
drug validation tools to improve patient safety; and controlled
substance reporting, drug diversion monitoring, and stewardship
resources for compliance and prevention. Additional solutions
like eMAR, EMR/EHR integration, IV workflow management, and
long-term care operation management optimize workflows and
medication tracking. Comprehensive pharmacy management
systems, including formulary and procurement tools, support
efficient, accurate, and compliant pharmacy operations.
KEY TERMS
• Business Management Software (BMS) is a specialized
software designed to support, automate, and streamline the
essential functions and processes of an organization. Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) modules manage financial resources,
budgets, and forecasts.
• Patient Monitoring and Surveillance Software is a specialized
healthcare software designed to track, analyze, and manage
patient-related data to ensure optimal medication use, adherence,
safety, and health outcomes.
• Controlled Substance Reporting Software is specialized
software designed to help pharmacies manage, track, and report
the handling of controlled substances in compliance with federal
and state regulations.
• Clinical Decision Support Software (CDS) integrates clinical
data guidelines, patient-specific data, and advanced analytics
to optimize medication therapy, enhance patient safety, and
improve health outcomes.
• Drug Diversion Monitoring Software detects, prevents, and
addresses the misuse, theft, or unauthorized redistribution of
controlled substances within healthcare settings.
• Prescription Validation Software is used by pharmacists
to review, validate, and verify prescriptions for accuracy,
appropriateness, and compliance with clinical and legal standards
before dispensing medications.
• EHR Software (Electronic Health Record Software) is a software
designed to systematically collect, manage, and store patient
health information (PHI) in an electronic format.
• eMAR Software (Electronic Medication Administration Record
Software) is software designed to streamline and automate the
documentation and tracking of medication administration in
healthcare settings.
• Drug Procurement Software for pharmacies is a specialized
software solution designed to streamline and automate
sourcing, comparing, purchasing, and managing the acquisition
of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• IV Workflow Management Software is software used by
pharmacies, particularly in hospitals or healthcare facilities, to
manage the preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing
of intravenous (IV) medications.
• Pharmacy Management System (PMS) software is a specialized
software solution designed for pharmacies to efficiently manage
their operations, workflows, and enhance patient care, functioning
as the “brain” of the pharmacy.
• Stewardship Software (Opioids, Antibiotics, etc.) is a specialized
software solution designed to help healthcare providers
and pharmacies manage the use of opioids and antibiotics
responsibly and safely.