Which PMR to go for?

[richtagg]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of choosing a new system and would like your thoughts as to which IT system is the best out there?

Thanks in advance!

Rich.

[johnep]

Generally speaking, I have found pharmacy manager most convenient.
johnep

[Pharmanaut]

Originally Posted by johnep

Generally speaking, I have found pharmacy manager most convenient.
johnep

Pharmacy Manager.
It has its quirks, but generally, good stock control, orders from anywhere, two product file updates per month (electronic), knowledge base (off-line information source), Stockley Interactions. When labelling you can do as stock enquiry, look at another patients history, do a quick interaction check on another patient, without having to abandon the dispensing that you are half-way through (does this on a standalone system). Interfaces with Robot dispensing. Reasonably good on a network. MUR and Interventions are integrated into the PMR. EPSR1 is generally robust, wizard driven and integrates the flow quite well into the PMR. Looking at their website Cegedim also do the "In Practice" computer system so are probably well placed to test their EPS releases. Helpdesk experience is mixed although the staff do generally have a 'can do' attitude.

The final choice is yours - if it suits you and the way you like to run your pharmacy then whatever system you decide on is the best choice.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by richtagg

Hi all,

I'm in the process of choosing a new system and would like your thoughts as to which IT system is the best out there?

Thanks in advance!

Rich.

PSL analyst - is the sexiest.
Seems the one most likely to fit into extended roles.
I've only spent about 4 days locumming on it but it makes Pharmacy Manager (and anything else) look like labelling machines.

Jeff

[Web Ferret]

I used to like pharmacy manager but I've seen a lot of difficulties with the EPS recently..

This post has been edited as I overstepped the mark which I apologize for.

[kingdom]

I have found Phamacy Manager really easy and simple to use, does not take too much time to learn the key features either.

[Web Ferret]

Originally Posted by Jeff

PSL analyst - is the sexiest.
Seems the one most likely to fit into extended roles.
I've only spent about 4 days locumming on it but it makes Pharmacy Manager (and anything else) look like labelling machines.

Jeff

This week I have been mostly using PSL anaylist and I agree with Jeff - Once you get the hang of it everything else is Fisher Price. The EPS functions are actually usable too! - Just need to get the doctors to write the scripts correctly now...

[Raoul]

well i only used( and still using) ECLIPSE and i am happy with it. dunno about EPS as we do not dispense Electronic Rx here.

what do you guys think of ECLIPSE system? for those who have used it, compared to other systems that you are mentioning here.

[ymdawd]

Nobody has mentioned Nexphase.? Wonder why..?

I find it to be so slow and memory hungry it frequently grinds to a halt, especially if we are using another program or sending an order. Mind you that could be a sign of the half baked mixture of equipment this multiple has aquired over the years.
If Boots think Nexphase is SO much better than their own in-house system it does not say much for either.

[razorbladekisses]

We use Nexphase. Once you get used to it it's OK and it has a lot of features but for some reason it is very slow.