Key Benefits

• Reduces inventory costs by 30%(1).
• Lowers drug costs by up to 7.5% by automatically selecting "best price" items(2).
• Increases inventory turns by 42%(1).
• Cuts order receipt and restocking time by 50%(1).
• Reduces order creation time by 75%(2).

The Fulfill-Rx software solution is a unique, two-way electronic data conduit between the hospital's pharmacy automation systems backbone (Connect-Rx® software), McKesson Connect® software (formerly SMO) and McKesson Health Systems distribution centers.

This critical data flow enables pharmacies to maximize GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) compliance and rebates while creating efficient, automated inventory and order management.

The electronic orders are processed by the distribution center and delivered to the pharmacy in location-specific and shelf-specific replenishment totes. The bar-code-driven, put-away processes ensure accuracy, and cut in half the time required for replenishment, receiving and restocking.

(1) Shack, J., Tulloch, S. (2008), Integrated pharmacy automation systems lead to increases in patient safety and significant reductions in medication inventory costs [Shore Memorial Hospital] (Case Study). Fairport, NY: Shack & Tulloch, Inc.
(2) Shack, J., Tulloch, S. (2004), Wesley Medical Center generates 211% ROI with integrated technologies in central pharmacy [Shore Memorial Hospital] (White Paper). Fairport, NY: Shack & Tulloch, Inc.