Educational information: Requirements can change and may vary by pharmacy type, ownership, service, payer, and jurisdiction. Confirm current requirements with official agencies and qualified professionals.
Wholesaler relationships
Evaluate primary and backup supply options, ordering systems, controlled-substance capabilities, returns, shortages, credits, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Core technology
Consider pharmacy management software, claims connectivity, e-prescribing, POS, phones, fax, secure messaging, backup, cybersecurity, inventory, delivery, and temperature monitoring.
Vendor due diligence
Review pricing, contract length, data ownership, security obligations, support, termination provisions, implementation timelines, and integration requirements.