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Technology Systems

Evaluate your pharmacy's automation and security needs.

The right technology systems can help you run a more efficient, cost-effective pharmacy business. You may want to start by evaluating your short- and long-term automation needs. For example, if you are purchasing an existing pharmacy that is filling 150 or more scripts per day, you may want to request an automation study to determine the financial savings possible with automation.

Security is a component of automation systems that few pharmacies can do without. If an adequate security system is not already in place, you will want to carefully evaluate and select a security system that meets the needs of your store.

You may also need to select the on-hold music and messaging that will be played in your pharmacy and on the telephone. Choose music and messaging that meets the ambiance you want to create in your pharmacy and for your patients on the phone.

McKesson Pharmacy Systems (MPS) offers a range of highly functional products and services to support the automation and management of independent pharmacies. Learn more about MPS and Parata Systems.

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