Pharmacy PLUS Technology Blog

As the COVID-19 pandemic is progressing, BestRx is working diligently to help pharmacies stay safe, while providing the best care to their patients. In the last few weeks, we have rolled out a few features in response to the...

The industry continues its tremendous response to support pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it’s NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association) town hall calls, resources from organizations like CPESN (Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network) and the Avant Institute, or practical...

In this interview with Ram Subramanian, chief technical officer at PerceptiMed, we dive into what artificial intelligence (AI) really is, what separates robust AI from gimmicks, and how pharmacies can be deploying AI to solve everyday tasks in the workflow....

The January/February 2020 issue of ComputerTalk took a look at the power of interfaces, and what was clear is that the value these tools can offer pharmacies really depends on what the pharmacist wants to accomplish -AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-(you can read...

The Avant Institute is hosting two free webinars this week in response to the coronavirus crisis. The first is COVID-19 Testing & Independent Community Pharmacy on March 31 at 8 p.m. EST. The second is The Role of the...

ComputerTalk is based in Blue Bell, Pa., about 45 minutes from Center City Philadelphia. This area has been on stay-at-home orders for at least a week, and I’m sure many others are starting to experience this “new normal.” Pharmacy...

QS/1 is hosting a breakout breakfast session at the PDS Super-Conference February 29, 2020. ComputerTalk Magazine's Maggie Lockwood will moderate the popular panel discussion. She talked with QS/1's QCompass Podcast about the importance of the PDS Super-Conference, what participants...

-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START- -AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-What are the key systems that pharmacy POS (point of sale) needs to interact with for full functionality and best ROI (return on investment)?-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START--AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-Pharmacy system integration is a key part of pharmacy point-of-sale functionality. A robust point-of-sale solution allows...

While flu season starts around October, the flu activity peaks between December and February. Every year 5% to 20% of the U.S. population is affected by the influenza virus with costs associated with direct hospitalization and outpatient visits totaling...

Pharmacy owners are finding that by improving adherence on even a few “outlier” nonadherent patients, they can enjoy a huge savings to their bottom line. A certified public accountant (CPA) explains how."What we've noticed, over the last year in...