Pharmacy PLUS Technology Blog
ComputerTalk’s take on the latest and most interesting topics in pharmacy clinical and business management. Plus guest blog posts from pharmacy technology experts and thought leaders.
Business Management
Automation to Transform Your Pharmacy and Create Customer Loyalty
by Thomas E. Hanzel, Pharm.D.With the correct automation solutions, long-term care pharmacies are using key features to customize service, keeping their pharmacies competitive.Today we live in a world that focuses on personalization. Creating a personal customized offering for your...
Pharmacy PLUS Technology Blog
How BestRx Pharmacy Software Is Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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...
Pharmacy PLUS Technology Blog
Deploying Pharmacy Technology in the COVID-19 Response
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...
Pharmacy PLUS Technology Blog
Value-Add Interfaces Worth the Investment
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...
Clinical Practice
Free Webinars for Community Pharmacists on COVID-19 Testing, Telehealth
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...
2020 Issues
COVID: As Crisis Grows Pharmacy Responds
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...
2020 Issues
The Future of Community Pharmacy: Datascan Integrates with CPESN for Developing eCare Plans
While many pharmacists feel they’re at the mercy of the behemoth PBM, there is still hope for each and every community pharmacy. Organizations like CPESN (Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Networks) are fighting to bring about industry-wide change. CPESN focuses on patient care services, helping bridge the gap between doctors and pharmacists.
Pharmacy News
QCompass Podcast Prepping for PDS Super-Conference
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...
2020 Issues
The Benefits of Pharmacy Point-of-Sale System Interfaces
-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...
Pharmacy PLUS Technology Blog
Pharmacies and Yearly Influenza Trends
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...