| 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. |
