It’s no secret that long-term care (LTC) pharmacy software helps pharmacies work smarter and better serve their customers—but what are the biggest benefits?

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <800> standards for hazardous drug handling will become effective and enforceable on November 1, 2023. This move coincides with the official implementation of the USP <795> and <797> standards for non-sterile and sterile compounding. USP <800> has been delayed from its original intended implementation date to align with corresponding references to the <795> and <797> chapters.

Listen in as Dr. Mark Fulton sits down with Gibran Ameer, CEO of Virtue Technologies for directions on how to navigate the complex world of LTC Pharmacy Delivery.

On November 1, 2023, the updated United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) chapters <795> and <797> compounding standards will become effective.  How well do you know what’s in the new standards and what this means for your pharmacy?  Let’s take a deep dive into this important topic for any pharmacy that engages in sterile or non-sterile compounding. 

To learn more about the latest software trends and best practices in LTC pharmacy, we recently surveyed nearly 100 employees. Here’s what we learned.

ADSS Global is one of the largest and most experienced Sage Business Partners in the world. SoftWriters is proud to partner with ADSS Global to provide customers with expanded functionality and support for their Sage 300 system. With ADSS Global's expertise and dedication to Sage, SoftWriters is confident that our customers will receive the highest level of service and support.

Listen to Dr. Mark Fulton and Pharmacy Podcast Network Founder Todd Eury as they kick-off the podcast on this launch episode.

The first ‘official’ episode of the Framework Focus podcast dropped on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

This collaboration brings together the expertise of two industry leaders to streamline the process of meeting the regulatory requirements set forth by the DSCSA, ensuring enhanced patient safety and operational efficiency.

The relationship will enable Softwriters to offer VirtueScript, Virtue Technologies’ logistics technology solution, to its customers. The solution automates delivery workflow processes and increases the level of communication that occurs across the continuum of post-acute care.

This relationship will allow SoftWriters customers to partner with Advasur to easily implement and streamline the new DSCSA requirements. The Advasur solution created for this specific federal law was built by pharmacists for pharmacists to minimize the effort to comply with these regulations.

Generic drugs used to be simple, right? You had a brand name drug, and a handful of generic equivalents - all of which could be substituted for the brand name product. Simple.

Turns out it’s not so simple.

The long-term care (LTC) industry is growing rapidly, and it’s not expected to slow down in the near future. In fact, quite the opposite.

Pharmacy management solutions designed for long-term care (LTC) are changing the game, helping improve operational efficiency and enabling stronger facility partnerships. 

If you're interested in learning more about what's happening in the world of long-term care, we highly encourage you to listen to the latest episode from the Pharmacy Podcast Network about the current state of LTC pharmacies.

Scaling is an important facet of business strategy for long-term care (LTC) pharmacies trying to maintain existing relationships while attracting new facilities. It’s crucial to avoid mistakes or haphazard choices that can negatively impact the vulnerable demographic this industry serves.

Innovation drives change and progress, especially when applied strategically to business operations. In particular, technological advancements are transforming long-term care (LTC) pharmacies. Just look at how pharmacy automation has transformed LTC pharmacy operations. Filling prescriptions is more accurate and safer than ever due to automated systems eliminating human error and streamlining workflows.

The 2023 annual Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. Business Summit is quickly approaching. SoftWriters will again be exhibiting and speaking at this event on March 15-16, 2023. We are excited for one of the top trade shows in the health care industry.

Net-Rx is an MHA Solution specializing in operational and software-driven services for pharmacies for over 15 years. Our partnership allows pharmacies to benefit from both company's combined expertise and resources and the efficiencies enabled by SoftWriters' bi-directional interfaces.

It is anticipated that United States public health emergency (PHE) declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic will be drawing to a close in the coming months.