Unfortunately, medication errors occur every day and sometimes result in a fatality. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives approximately 100,000 reports of medication errors each year. Medication errors can be defined as preventable events that cause an inappropriate use of medication that may cause harm, whether caused by a healthcare provider, patient, or consumer. …
DetailsBefore pharmacies became the norm, there was a time when patients received their prescribed medications from physicians at the point of care. Physicians kept stock of their most commonly prescribed medications to give to patients during their visits. With the evolution of apothecaries and pharmacies, in-office dispensing became less popular. These businesses took some of…
DetailsAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 84.9% of Americans see a provider at least once a year. With that many physician visits, it is no surprise that there is a corresponding high number of prescriptions. In fact, almost 50% of Americans have been on at least one prescription medication in the last…
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DetailsWhile in-office dispensing has been around for quite some time, it is now more widely recognized by many doctors as a valuable asset to add to their practice because of the many benefits it provides to the clinical practice and the patients. For a doctor with tremendous responsibility who wants to gain additional sources of…
DetailsNearly every patient that comes to the office leaves needing a prescription. With physician dispensing software, your patients can leave with the medication they need without the hassle of a visit to the pharmacy. Even if the patient needs treatment due to a worker’s compensation claim, they can still benefit from physician dispensing as a…
DetailsEvidence shows there are several benefits to dispensing medications to patients at the point of care. Physician-in-office dispensing of RX drugs is safe and offers a reliable barrier against medication errors, with improved patient outcomes. Although more physicians have adapted to the growing trend of an in-office medication dispensing system, pharmacies still provide most of…
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DetailsIn this article, we will tackle a few of the benefits to point of care dispensing for both your medical practice and the patient.
DetailsOne option for medical providers to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to their patients is to implement in-office dispensing. There are several reasons for how in-office medication dispensing will help minimize exposure to COVID-19.
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