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Furthermore, the decentralized nature of inventory management within PharMerica created
additional complexities. Each department had its own unique stock requirements, replenishment
schedules and ordering processes. Coordinating these various systems and ensuring efficient
communication between departments became a time-consuming and error-prone task. The lack of
integration between the pharmacy management system and the inventory management processes
hindered seamless operations and limited the ability to make informed decisions based on accurate,
real-time data.
THE SOLUTION
PharMerica recognized that overcoming these challenges was essential to improve their operational
efficiency, reduce costs, and ultimately enhance patient care. They sought a solution that could
automate their Inventory Manager solution processes, streamline workflows, and provide
comprehensive visibility into their inventory across departments and locations.
SureCost is a unified purchasing and inventory solution designed for pharmacies to harness insights
from their entire vendor and wholesaler catalogs. This software empowers pharmacy teams to
identify the best purchasing options while ensuring compliance and optimizing workflows. Over
5,000 pharmacy professionals across the country use SureCost every day to save more, stay
compliant and work smarter.
By implementing SureCost, PharMerica aimed to eliminate manual tasks, reduce errors, optimize
stock levels, improve order accuracy, and ultimately focus more on providing exceptional patient
care.
BENEFITS
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
SureCost’s Inventory Manager™ solution proved to be a game-changer for PharMerica. The
automation of previously manual tasks, such as maintaining up-to-date inventory records and
reconciling discrepancies, eliminated the need for time-consuming manual data entry and delivered
real-time visibility into inventory levels. With the system’s forecasting capabilities and dynamic mid-
max values, PharMerica can accurately project future demand based on historical data and adjust
reorder quantities accordingly. This proactive approach to inventory management helps prevent
stockouts and overstocking, ensuring that the pharmacy always has the right medications in the
right quantities.
A Fully Integrated Solution
Moreover, SureCost’s integration with PharMerica’s pharmacy management system facilitates
seamless data flow and eliminates the need for redundant steps in the inventory management
process. The system automatically updates inventory records and synchronizes information across
all relevant platforms, eliminating the risk of data discrepancies or duplication. The integration also
promotes better coordination between inventory management and medication dispensing, reducing
the chances of errors and delays.
The implementation of inventory automation not only saves significant time for the pharmacy
staff, but also reduces the burden of manual tasks, allowing them to focus on more critical aspects
of their roles, such as patient care and medication counseling. The streamlined workflows and
automated processes free up valuable resources, enabling PharMerica to operate more efficiently
and deliver exceptional service to their patients.
“
Instead of looking
at five different
vendors’ websites,
your pharmacy
management
system and your
inventory, with
SureCost you can
see everything in
one place.”
Gabriel Toribio
Central Purchasing Manager
~ PharMerica