Two Types of Dispensing
Methods
You will need a way to
track the sale of drugs as well as an easy,
simple and quick way to monitor inventory
for reordering and improved
profitability.
Manual Method -
By far the easiest to learn and use is the manual method. Over 75% of all physicians dispensing today only use the manual system. We advise you to use the manual method initially, before moving on to the computerized method. A log sheet has labels pre-printed with the physician's name, address and phone number. The label also has a place to print patient name, prescriber's name and dispense date. There are also peel off labels on the prescription bottle. This label has information regarding the prescription and lot number. You or an office staff member simply peel off the four labels affixed to the bottle. Next, hand write the information on one of the log sheet labels, peel the label and apply to the bottle where the four labels were affixed. A copy of what you wrote on the label stays in the log sheet. Next, take one of the four labels from the bottle and put it into the log sheet below where the label was removed. Finally provide the patient advisory leaflet (PAL) and you are done. Time: one minute or less.
Computerized
Method - Our easy to use stand
alone dispensing software will be provided at no
cost and can be installed in an
existing office computer. You only
need to purchase a label maker and optional bar
code scanner. Learning to use the
software is very easy and takes an hour or
two to master. The software is an
inventory management system. Every time a
prescription is pulled, the system tracks how
many bottles are left in inventory and when to
re-order. It keeps record of patient
utilization and dispensing history.
Prescription bottles have bar codes on them and
optionally, you may wish to purchase a bar code
scanner to scan the bottle as an easy way to
enter the transaction into the software
system. Bar code scanning will be
mandatory in 2007.
A variety of reports are
available to insure a successful and profitable
dispensing system. As an example, a report
is available showing which drugs are selling
better than other drugs in the inventory so
you can easily fine tune your
formulary for maximum profitability.
Controlled substance reports (if your state
requires them) are easily generated from this
system. Our customer service department is
just a phone call away to answer any questions
you may have.
Fast Moving
Inventory - In the early days,
physicians ordered months worth of drugs at one
time. Many physicians were stuck with
unused inventory and were discouraged.
Today, we focus on popular fast moving acute
care drugs for maximum profitability. You
won't dispense all the drugs you
prescribe. Reorders typically will cover
no more than a two to three week supply of
meds. Fast turn-around times are the
norm. Deliveries are within three days of
ordering for most parts of the
country.
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