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How to Navigate Regulatory Compliance with Pharmacy Software

How to Navigate Regulatory Compliance with Pharmacy Software

Running an independent pharmacy is undeniably complex.  Between building a profitable and efficient business and ensuring you’re compliant with any and all state and federal compliance regulations, it can be overwhelming to say the least.  Most retail pharmacy management systems have built in tools to help ensure you’re following all state and federal...

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PMS and Billing Advantages

PMS and Billing Advantages

Maximizing efficiency for pharmacy claims billing: The complex process of pharmacy billing involves submitting and processing insurance claims for prescription drugs and other pharmaceutical items. This procedure can be difficult and time-consuming, especially for independent pharmacy owners and managers who must juggle multiple responsibilities at once....

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The Role of Mobile Apps in Pharmacy Software

The Role of Mobile Apps in Pharmacy Software

Today’s pharmacy software needs to do so much more than just fill prescriptions.  While most retail pharmacy software systems will build in features to help manage your business, the best software for pharmacies will provide additional features that help you do even more.  Fully integrated mobile applications help your pharmacy operate at peak...

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The Importance of Data Backup in Pharmacy Management Software

The Importance of Data Backup in Pharmacy Management Software

Your data in your pharmacy computer system is your lifeline.  Not only do you need to have historical data available in case of an audit from PBM’s, DOH, or board of pharmacy, but you need it in order to be able to serve your patients with accuracy and efficiency.  The risk of losing everything could have a huge impact on your business—this is your...

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Leveraging Data in Your Pharmacy Software for Better Decision Making

Leveraging Data in Your Pharmacy Software for Better Decision Making

Running a profitable and efficient pharmacy is not an easy task these days.   That is where technology can assist in meeting these goals.  The best pharmacy software on the market will give you the opportunity to leverage a myriad of data points and historical data within your pharmacy to help make decisions, limit losses, and build profitability.  Your...

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Enhancing Patient Safety Through Technology in Pharmacy Software

Enhancing Patient Safety Through Technology in Pharmacy Software

The Role of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Software Pharmacists play an important role in managing patient health. Patient safety and proper medication management is crucial, and the best pharmacy systems offer features to help ensure prescriptions are filled properly. With more states giving pharmacists provider status, it's becoming increasingly important...

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Top Features to look for in a Pharmacy Point of Sale System

Top Features to look for in a Pharmacy Point of Sale System

When searching for the best pharmacy point of sale software there are a few key features that are an absolute must have for every independent pharmacy.  Operating a small pharmacy or clinic today can be challenging, but the right technology synchronized together can make the world of a difference.  Ultimately, the ability to get a POS system for your...

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Improving the Customer Experience with a User-Friendly Pharmacy Software Interface

Improving the Customer Experience with a User-Friendly Pharmacy Software Interface

Running an independent pharmacy, even with advancements in technology, is still very challenging, even today.  With declining reimbursements, PBM’s constantly in your pockets between DIR fees, GER fees, and audits, owners need to find new profit centers, and most importantly find a way to operate as lean as possible.  That means you need the ability to...

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Software and Patient Engagement

Software and Patient Engagement

Using Technology to Improve Medication Adherence Medication adherence has become a large focus within pharmacies over the last decade.  Now, your reimbursements from CMS are tied directly to your star ratings, which in turn are tied to your performance in keeping your patients adherent to their medications.  Lets face it, tying directly into medication...

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Streamlining Your Pharmacy Operations Using Pharmacy Management Software

Streamlining Your Pharmacy Operations Using Pharmacy Management Software

Over the last few years, especially during and post Covid-19, pharmacies have proven once again, that they are essential to the healthcare sector. Managing pharmacy operations can be frustrating, time-consuming, and error-prone due to the rising number of regulations and challenges presented.  However, if you have the right technology in place --- a...

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Maximizing efficiency for pharmacy claims billing

Maximizing efficiency for pharmacy claims billing

The complex process of pharmacy billing involves submitting and processing insurance claims for prescription drugs and other pharmaceutical items. This procedure can be difficult and time-consuming, especially for independent pharmacy owners and managers who must juggle multiple responsibilities at once. In order to handle this process effectively,...

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7 Key Benefits of A Robust Pharmacy Software System

7 Key Benefits of A Robust Pharmacy Software System

In order to have a successful independent or community-based pharmacy, you must optimize your operations to remain profitable and competitive. Inventory management is a crucial area that can have a big impact on the bottom line. You may improve your return on investment (ROI) and streamline your business processes with an advanced pharmacy management...

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Reasons Why You Need The Right Pharmacy Management Software

Reasons Why You Need The Right Pharmacy Management Software

The right Pharmacy management software is essential to the success of any independent pharmacy. It literally helps run the day to day operations of these businesses, and will determine whether or not the pharmacy is running efficiently or not.  Choosing the right pharmacy software will allow you to operate more competently as it will streamline and...

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Patient Notifications & Messages

Patient Notifications & Messages

Most patients see their physician about once a year while on average, they see their pharmacist about 12.  That means pharmacists have far more opportunity to engage patients and help build enhanced clinical care programs to support healthier outcomes.  Despite having more face-to-face time with patients, it’s still not enough to ensure they’re staying...

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Top 5 Biggest Software Pain Points

Top 5 Biggest Software Pain Points

Overpriced pharmacy systems Extended wait time for pharmacy software support Pharmacy software company sell-offs (mostly to large private equity) Declining or poor customer service Pharmacy systems with outdated/archaic technology How do you know it’s time to look for a new pharmacy software system, and what warning signs can you look out for if you’re...

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5 Reports Your Pharmacy Should Be Running

5 Reports Your Pharmacy Should Be Running

One of the most beneficial things about your pharmacy management software is the ability to run reports and analyze data.  Reports are able to be generated from both Winpharm and Datascan POS to help you delve deeper into your pharmacy’s performance.  Winpharm and POS also allow you to view and print reports, and also save them and export them to Excel...

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Pharmacy Technicians— Your Stores Ultimate Untapped Resource

Pharmacy Technicians— Your Stores Ultimate Untapped Resource

Figuring out the best way to run a successful and profitable independent pharmacy can often be difficult for store owners.  Hiring and training the right staff poses its own list of challenges, but effectively managing your pharmacists and technicians can ultimately result in success.  It is important to remember that the role of pharmacy technicians is...

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Five Key Tips to Improve Inventory Management

Five Key Tips to Improve Inventory Management

Inventory is your independent pharmacy’s biggest overhead, and an unmanaged inventory can severely hurt your profits and bottom line.  There are several ways you can effectively manage inventory and your pharmacy software can help.  Know What’s on Your Shelves Many pharmacy owners think they have a handle on their inventory, but often find outdated or...

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What to Expect from Pharmacy in 2021

What to Expect from Pharmacy in 2021

What changes and industry trends can we expect to see from independent pharmacies in 2021?  Although each pharmacy may have a different focus, there are still common issues affecting all independent pharmacies nation-wide.  Technology continues to play a pivotal role in the success of independent pharmacies, and how the technology adapts to industry...

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5 Ways Datascan Will Improve Your Pharmacy Operations

5 Ways Datascan Will Improve Your Pharmacy Operations

How can you set your independent pharmacy up for success?  By making sure your two most important vendors are carefully chosen.  First, your pharmacy wholesaler.  The pricing, tiered discounts, availability, and of course how fast they can deliver are all extremely relevant to your overall success.   Partnering with the right pharmacy software vendor is...

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What You Need to Know About Pharmacy Billing Software

What You Need to Know About Pharmacy Billing Software

For many pharmacists considering opening an independent pharmacy there can be confusion surrounding claims and billing.  Unlike other types of medical billing, pharmacy billing is done in real time—providing pharmacy owners with immediate adjudication responses from payers and more insight into the status of their prescription claims.  Pharmacy billing...

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5 Things You Need in your Pharmacy Point of Sale System (POS) – 2021

5 Things You Need in your Pharmacy Point of Sale System (POS) – 2021

Not all point of sale systems are created equally.  Point of sale systems are commonly built specifically for an industry, which provides businesses with the tools necessary to effectively operate their type of business.  A point of sale system used in a restaurant would likely not offer the features needed to run a pharmacy and vice versa.  Retail...

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Independent Pharmacy is leading the COVID vaccine rollout

Independent Pharmacy is leading the COVID vaccine rollout

Independently owned pharmacies have transitioned from a primary focus on filling prescriptions to transitioning to healthcare professionals.  Today, they offer a wide-range of clinical services while playing a much larger role in patient health.  No longer are community pharmacists seen as “prescription fillers,” but often a first line of defense for...

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5 Best-Selling General Merchandise Categories at Independent Pharmacies

5 Best-Selling General Merchandise Categories at Independent Pharmacies

Most independent pharmacies stock their shelves with merchandise that is designed to help patients save time and money. Purchasing other necessities in one stop while also picking up your prescriptions is one of many conveniences offered by independent pharmacies. Often times, a unique selection of merchandise can even draw people into your pharmacy when...

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5 Profit Boosting Tips for Your Independent Pharmacy that Don’t Rely on the PBMs

5 Profit Boosting Tips for Your Independent Pharmacy that Don’t Rely on the PBMs

It comes as no surprise that the PBMs are constantly coming up with new ways to dig deeper into your pharmacy's profits. As soon as independent pharmacy owners think they have a grasp on ways to combat the claw backs, the PBMs create a new set of unattainable targets designed to take back even more money. If you’re always losing on the backend, what can...

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7 Reasons Why Independent Pharmacies Switch to Datascan

7 Reasons Why Independent Pharmacies Switch to Datascan

With so many software options available to independent pharmacy owners, it is important for pharmacy software vendors to take the absolute best care of their clients. While new customers are essential for growth, it is equally important to value your existing clientele, something Datascan Pharmacy Software has focused on for the last 40 years. According...

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Pitfalls of Choosing the Wrong Software System for a Pharmacy

Pitfalls of Choosing the Wrong Software System for a Pharmacy

Your pharmacy software is arguably the most important building block when growing your independent pharmacy. Choosing the right pharmacy software can help your business reach insurmountable success, while on the contrary, choosing the wrong software can cost you time, money, and lead to lost profits and inefficiencies that will cost you. With all the...

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Where Do You See Your Pharmacy in 10 Years?

Where Do You See Your Pharmacy in 10 Years?

Over the last decade, independent pharmacies have seen an enormous amount of changes within the industry. Between the introduction of DIR fees and PBM takeovers, many states granting pharmacists provider status, and a major shift and emphasis on patient clinical care, managing a successful pharmacy requires adaptability now more than ever. The future for...

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How a Potential Second Wave of COVID will Affect Pharmacies

How a Potential Second Wave of COVID will Affect Pharmacies

There is no denying that the global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone and every business in some way. As we try to come up with safe solutions to operate our businesses and get back to somewhat normal daily lives, there exists an absolute fear of a second wave destined to hit. While pharmacies fortunately are deemed essential businesses and thus...

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Pharmacy Software Companies are Selling Off, Some Even Shutting Down

Pharmacy Software Companies are Selling Off, Some Even Shutting Down

Who owns your Pharmacy Vendor? Have you noticed a difference in your pharmacy software vendor? Did they merge or sell to another company, and perhaps the level of service or response times have changed? With ownership changing, do you find it hard to escalate issues or really have your voice heard?  Over the past few years, the pharmacy software industry...

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How to Open Your Own Pharmacy

How to Open Your Own Pharmacy

4 Important Steps Starting your own pharmacy can be an intimidating and challenging venture. There are many things to consider and important steps in the process. However, if you do it correctly, you cannot only become a successful business owner, but you can become a beloved pillar in your local community. Before moving forward, let's make sure your...

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How Much Does Pharmacy Management Software Cost?

How Much Does Pharmacy Management Software Cost?

One of the first questions on anyone's mind when researching pharmacy software is, "How much does pharmacy software cost?" With operating budgets to keep in mind, it's an essential question to ask; however, the answer isn't as straightforward as one might hope. So how much does pharmacy software cost? Pharmacy management software packages can easily...

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Pharmacy Software

4 Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Pharmacy Software

Choosing a software solution for your independent pharmacy is difficult. Whether you’re looking for a software vendor for a new pharmacy or if you’re considering making a switch from your existing vendor, there are many factors to consider. The process of choosing new pharmacy software can quickly make pharmacy owners feel overwhelmed with all of the...

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The Benefits of Utilizing Technology in Your Independent Pharmacy

The Benefits of Utilizing Technology in Your Independent Pharmacy

Technology can be scary, especially for small, independent pharmacies who might be set in their ways and used to their routine. Now more than ever though, with independent pharmacies working tirelessly to beat PBM fees and declining reimbursements, pharmacists need to look to their pharmacy software systems for help. At Datascan, we believe technology...

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Why do More Independent Pharmacies Choose Datascan?

Why do More Independent Pharmacies Choose Datascan?

Working with other independently owned vendors can give you a competitive advantage and better service. When you think about opening a community pharmacy, what do you envision? Your answer is probably: a setting in a local town where you can build relationships with your patients, provide them the service and care they deserve, and set yourself aside...

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Should Independent Pharmacies Offer Durable Medical Equipment?

Should Independent Pharmacies Offer Durable Medical Equipment?

As more patients nationwide suffer from conditions like cancer and cardiac disorders and also look to manage care at home, the need for at-home "DME", or Durable Medical Equipment, continues to rise. According to a study by Grand View Research, the market for Durable Medical Equipment was worth nearly $42 billion in 2016 and is expected to continue to...

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How Datascan is Helping Pharmacies Deal with the COVID-19 Crisis

How Datascan is Helping Pharmacies Deal with the COVID-19 Crisis

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, pharmacies are one of the most essential businesses to remain operational during these difficult times. No matter who we are or where we’re from, we have all been affected by the spread of the coronavirus. We are settling into a new normal as businesses are closing, schools are shutting down, and we are facing...

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Cerner Retail Shutting Down

Cerner Retail Shutting Down

Is your Pharmacy Software Shutting down or being acquired? Are you one of many independent pharmacy owners left searching for a new system? Cerner Retail joins list of Pharmacy Software Vendors Shutting down service to Independent pharmacy owners. The landscape of the pharmacy software industry is changing fast, and not necessarily for the better. Many...

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7 Ways to Boost Your Pharmacy Profits in 2020

7 Ways to Boost Your Pharmacy Profits in 2020

As community pharmacies continues to face declining reimbursements and PBM penalties, pharmacy owners need to diversify and seek alternate revenue streams beyond traditional prescription sales to remain profitable. The community pharmacy industry is undoubtedly hurting, but if we continue the fight as we always have, there will be a light at the end of...

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How Can Pharmacies Connect with Patients in 2020?

How Can Pharmacies Connect with Patients in 2020?

As an independent pharmacy owner, how often are you connecting with your patients? While there is no denying the importance of face-to-face communication with patients during prescription drop-off and pickup, there needs to be more touch points even when customers are not physically present in your pharmacy. With the overwhelming prevalence of social...

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What are DIR Fees, Why do They Exist, and What Can We do About Them?

What are DIR Fees, Why do They Exist, and What Can We do About Them?

There are lots of hidden costs in the pharmacy industry and if you’ve ever worked at a pharmacy, you’re probably familiar with the term Direct and Indirect Remuneration or “DIR Fees”. But what are DIR Fees anyway? The idea of having to pay fees of any kind is unnerving, so we’ve set out to give you a better understanding of what DIR fees are and the...

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Are you a Creature of Habit with Running Your Independent Pharmacy?

Are you a Creature of Habit with Running Your Independent Pharmacy?

Running a successful Independent Pharmacy used to be much simpler—contract with vendors for great pricing, fill prescriptions for your patients, reimbursements were high and everyone was profitable. Unfortunately there has been nothing simple for pharmacists over the past few years. PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) monopolistic practices and shifts in the...

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An Interview with a Datascan Support Specialist

An Interview with a Datascan Support Specialist

Datascan prides itself on providing the absolute best customer service and technical support in the industry. It's what makes Datascan the leading Pharmacy Management Software in the country and has earned Datascan a consistent 5-star customer rating when it comes to pharmacy software reviews. Here's a brief interview with a real Datascan Pharmacy...

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5 Reasons Why Doctors Start Dispensing Medications to Patients

5 Reasons Why Doctors Start Dispensing Medications to Patients

Many states across the US allow physician dispensing, where doctors can dispense medications from their offices. Datascan Pharmacy Software has worked with physician dispensaries for over 15 years helping them properly manage dispensing. Datascan offers a unique pharmacy management software package tailored to the specific needs of in-office dispensing,...

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Datascan Software Integrates with ACCUflo and ECP for Enhanced MAR Capabilities

Datascan Software Integrates with ACCUflo and ECP for Enhanced MAR Capabilities

Datascan is excited to announce our partnership with Vita-Stat’s ACCUflo eMAR and ECP’s eMAR products to further enhance their pharmacy management software. MARs (Medication Administration Records) have always been included in Datascan's Winpharm to allow Long Term Care (LTC) pharmacies to provide its facilities with printed med charts. Our partnership...

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5-Star Rated Pharmacy Software

5-Star Rated Pharmacy Software

Customer reviews are everything! If you’re searching for a top-rated pharmacy software solution to help you manage your pharmacy business, then you’ve probably already come across Datascan Pharmacy Software who has hundreds of 5-star reviews and counting. Datascan Pharmacy Software has been supporting the needs of independently owned pharmacies and...

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Datascan New Partner/Integration: CPESN

Datascan New Partner/Integration: CPESN

Who is CPESN and what do they do? CPESN (Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network) is a clinically integrated network of community pharmacies across the US.  A clinically integrated network is a collection of health care providers that demonstrates value to the market by working together to facilitate the coordination of patient care across...

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Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Destroying Your Independent Pharmacy?

Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Destroying Your Independent Pharmacy?

STRONGER.  TOGETHER.  REINVENT.  REVOLUTIONIZE.  EMPOWER.  I want to start off by stating that I know a few things are certain in life and in business; 1. Things are definitely easier said than done and 2.  Anything worth doing isn’t easy, but usually comes with great returns We are all in the same boat together.  If you go down, we go down, so...

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Improve Your Pharmacy’s Performance with Datascan Software

Improve Your Pharmacy’s Performance with Datascan Software

You work tirelessly day in and day out making sure your pharmacy operates at peak performance.  Your star ratings and rankings help determine your reimbursements and DIR fees from part D plans.  Pharmacists are a key part of overall patient care, relying on improved point of care services in order to produce better outcomes.  Community pharmacies all...

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Pharmacy Software Demos are Vital – Test Drive Datascan Today

Pharmacy Software Demos are Vital – Test Drive Datascan Today

Buyer’s remorse is the worst thing to have, especially if it is for something you have to use every day, and even worse if you are locked into a contract!  You wouldn’t buy a new car without test driving it, would you?  Choosing a software system for your pharmacy is no different.  With so many options, it’s important that potential buyers take the time...

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Pharmacy Software Prices – Are You Getting Nickel and Dimed?

Pharmacy Software Prices – Are You Getting Nickel and Dimed?

When it comes time to evaluate the true costs of a pharmacy software system, you need to look at two things - the startup costs and monthly costs.  Startup costs should detail what initial functionality will be in the system, what hardware you might be getting, and, what ‘add-ons’ or other features come with an additional price tag.   Monthly costs are...

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What Makes Datascan Software Different?

What Makes Datascan Software Different?

Any community pharmacist will tell you there is no comparison between their independent pharmacy and a large corporation or chains like CVS or Walgreens. Community pharmacy patients choose an independent store over a chain because they expect a superior and personal level of service.  That customer wants to walk into the store and be greeted by name,...

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Retail Software Reviews – Consider the Source!

Retail Software Reviews – Consider the Source!

When shopping for anything these days, we tend to look first at reviews, even when considering something as simple as where to eat dinner.  Educated consumers know to not just look at the overall rating of the company or product, but also, how many reviews there are because anyone can have a few friends write up some good reviews! Consumers and...

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Datascan Believes Investing in Health will Produce Enormous Benefits

Datascan Believes Investing in Health will Produce Enormous Benefits

“Investing in health will produce enormous benefits.” Gro Harlem Brundtland. Community pharmacists, we must invest not only back into their businesses but into their patients.  It has become our responsibility to not only fill their prescriptions but manage overall patient health.  This can place a huge burden on the already overworked and underpaid...

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Pharmacy Software by Datascan

Pharmacy Software by Datascan

The use of technology and digital software can revolutionize the pharmacy businesses by improving processes while also reducing costs. Datascan offers the best pharmacy software on the market. Our software and data management solutions significantly increase efficiency while decreasing the time it takes for your pharmacy to service patients and improves...

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3 Ways to Improve Your Pharmacy Profits

3 Ways to Improve Your Pharmacy Profits

Since 1981, Datascan Pharmacy Software has been helping independent pharmacies thrive and evolve in an ever-changing industry. Here are 3 simple ways you can continue to help your pharmacy increase profits as you move into the future.  1. Build better customer loyalty:  This seems like a simple concept but how can you actually ensure your customers...

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Datascan Pharmacy Software Fights Against DIR Fees

Datascan Pharmacy Software Fights Against DIR Fees

Clawbacks / DIR Fee’s:  The nerve of Insurance companies and PBMs charging back money that was previously paid out to the pharmacy.  These fees are a calculated percentage of the ingredient-cost-paid in the claim and the amounts typically vary by plan and pharmacy. PBMs use one or more metrics to help measure a pharmacy's performance and provide a...

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8 Ways to Boost Front End Sales

8 Ways to Boost Front End Sales

According to a study by Cardinal Health, only 6 out of every 100 customers enter a chain pharmacy and leave without buying something from the front end.  However, 56 out of every 100 leave an independent without buying something from the front end; statistics that are truly astonishing! Between dwindling reimbursements, increased DIR fees, mandatory mail...

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Does Your Retail Pharmacy Management System Do More than Just Fill Prescriptions?

Does Your Retail Pharmacy Management System Do More than Just Fill Prescriptions?

It comes as no surprise that the world of independent pharmacy is rapidly changing.  It takes a lot more than just filling prescriptions to not only be profitable, but to compete with the chains on every corner, and combat the PBMs. Because you cannot have a successful independent pharmacy by just filling prescriptions the old way, you have two choices:...

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Pharmacy Inventory Management Systems: A Prescription for Success

Pharmacy Inventory Management Systems: A Prescription for Success

In today's complex world of healthcare, the local pharmacy plays a vital role in our community's well-being.  Customers look to their neighborhood pharmacies as a trusted source of healthcare information and rely on them for assistance with complex medication management.  With chronic diseases on the rise and the expansion of health insurance, the...

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The Pharmacy Software Landscape is Changing: Where Will it Leave You?

The Pharmacy Software Landscape is Changing: Where Will it Leave You?

RX Software Pharmacy - Back in the late 1970s and early 80’s quite a few pharmacy software companies were born.  The challenge back then was to get pharmacies to pull away from hand and typewritten claims and move to computerization ---a task that proved to be quite difficult!  As the years progressed more companies entered the market, which was a good...

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What to Look for When Choosing a Independent Pharmacy Software Provider

What to Look for When Choosing a Independent Pharmacy Software Provider

With more and more independently-owned, community pharmacies opening up each year, the future of the industry is more than promising. One of the great things about owning an Independent Pharmacy is the freedom to choose the vendors and partners that you work with. After all, choosing the right partner can make or break your overall success and bottom...

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Is This the END of the Independent Pharmacy?

Is This the END of the Independent Pharmacy?

2017 Economics of the Independent Pharmacy Another year in the books, and another year of declines – but why?  How are you supposed to survive at this rate –and at what point do you throw in the towel?   According to Drug Channels, the average pharmacy owner saw their salary decline by 20% in 2017.  Your gross margins are declining --- DIR fees continue...

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Best Way to Shop for New Pharmacy Software

Best Way to Shop for New Pharmacy Software

A personal, one on one demonstration of the Datascan Pharmacy Software shows you exactly how Datascan can help you save financial and human resources, increases efficiency, and improve your bottom line. While the competition is herding potential software buyers in like sheep into an online demo with 15 other people, we pride ourselves on the fact that...

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Pharmacy Software Data Conversion; A Scary Process?

Pharmacy Software Data Conversion; A Scary Process?

Year after year we meet so many independent pharmacy owners that are simply unhappy with the product or level of service they are getting from their existing pharmacy management software vendor –but they refuse to make a change! So they struggle on, losing out on opportunities to increase profits in their pharmacies, they miss out on new technology and...

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The Landscape of Pharmacy AND Your Software Vendor is Drastically Changing:

The Landscape of Pharmacy AND Your Software Vendor is Drastically Changing:

Does it feel like your software vendor is abandoning you? Did the company you worked with for years sell off to some large corporation? Is your software vendor forcing you to switch systems because they no longer want to support the one you have used for years? Any community pharmacist will tell you there is no comparison between an independently owned...

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The Problem with BIG Pharmacy Software Companies

The Problem with BIG Pharmacy Software Companies

Many independent pharmacies have started to feel left out by large software vendors that are simply too big to listen or pay attention to them anymore. Large wholesaler and private equity-owned pharmacy software companies are unable to support the individual needs of smaller independent pharmacies. Pharmacy software vendors servicing thousands upon...

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Choosing the Right Pharmacy Management Software for Your Independent Pharmacy

Choosing the Right Pharmacy Management Software for Your Independent Pharmacy

Your pharmacy software system is arguably the most important and fundamental component when building your independent pharmacy business.  Whether you’re opening a brand new store or looking to convert your system from another vendor, choosing the right pharmacy software is a critical decision that will impact both your day-to-day operations and...

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Datascan Launches New Pharmacy Software Website

Datascan Launches New Pharmacy Software Website

Datascan is proud to announce the release of their new state-of-the-art website (https://www.datascanpharmacy.com) aimed at helping independent pharmacies choose the right pharmacy management software. The new website highlights some of the core features and benefits of Datascan Pharmacy Software. "With the new website, we hope to show our customers both...

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Client Success Stories

We are extremely proud of the success our clients have seen with our software, and they’ve taken the time to tell us all about it in detail.