Process Medication Orders Efficiently and Without Error
Barcode labeling, scanning and RFID technologies enhance efficiency, accuracy, security and
safety in pharmacies.
General Data offers a wide range of barcode labeling, scanning, printing and wireless data collection
products and solutions for pharmacies. In addition, General Data’s service division offers customized
service plans that keep pharmacy printers in top working order.
General Data assists pharmacies in a number of applications, including:
Prescription Fulfillment and Tracking
Reduce the possibility of the wrong prescription going to the wrong patient. Reliable barcode printing, media
and service solutions enable all pharmacies – from small in-store locations to large mail-order operations –
to process more orders with less errors.
Key benefits:
- Reliable printing of barcoded prescription orders, vial labels and paperwork.
- Barcoded prescriptions can be tracked by scanning them every time they are handled.
- Secure access and storage of medications with RFID technology.
- Positively verify the right medication is going to the right patient.
Medication Repackaging/Re-labeling
The recent FDA requirement for barcodes on drugs means that many prescription and over the counter
medications must be identified with a linear barcode. General Data’s barcode label media and printing
solutions enable pharmacies tocomply with this requirement.
Key benefits:
- Positive identification of drugs reduces medication administration errors.
- Use RSS (Reduced Space Symbology) barcode formats for unit dose identification in automated medication dispensing systems.
- Enhance security by using tamper-evident media and RFID smart labels.
Receiving/Inventory Management
Barcode labeling, scanning and wireless data collection technologies enable pharmacies to accurately track
receiving, putaway, dispensing, work-in-progress, handling and delivery of medications.
Key benefits:
- Use barcodes to uniquely identify stock and where it is stored.
- Control ordering and replenishment to manage inventory and reduce stockouts.
- Scan shipments as they are received to update inventory.