Insights on pharmacy innovation, healthcare technology, and patient care from the PlusVirtual team.
13 articles found tagged “ePharmacy”
Your doctor sends a prescription by fax. Your pharmacist cannot see your lab results. Your specialist has no record of what your family doctor prescribed last month. In 2026, this is still how Canadian healthcare works. A new federal law aims to change that.
The pharmacy counter is no longer just a counter. It is a screen, an app, a chatbot, and an automated dispensing system, all working together to deliver medications faster and more accurately than ever
In today's fast-paced world, online pharmacy has revolutionized the way pharmacists operate. It has made their job more efficient and accurate. Online pharmacy is a digital platform that provides an online platform for ordering, dispensing, and delivering medicines. It not only simplifies the job...
Prescription fraud in Pharmacies is not new. It’s been going on for more than a decade and costs the taxpayer, yes you, millions every year. Judging by the scale of the problem, it’s obvious that current systems aren’t equipped to counter it, nor do they have the sophistication to identify it.
According to a 2018 report published by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), more than 87% of adults ages 65+ take at least one prescription medication per month, and almost 40% take five or more prescription medications monthly.
Local pharmacists have great potential to be the first contact for patients seeking treatment for minor illness. Pharmacists also have an increasing role in public health through the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Pharmacist and patient interactions in the community setting may also address die...
Online pharmacies offer an easy way for patients to get their prescriptions filled and delivered to their doorstep. They are highly convenient and make life simpler for patients. However, with the number of online pharmacies out there, it is also important to make sure that you are ordering medic...
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay at home, it has become more difficult than ever to get all the things you need without having to venture outside. Naturally, people have opted to shop online and get the things they need. However, there are still certain risks attached to this tha...
The Coronavirus pandemic posed several challenges for the healthcare sector. One of these was the need to visit hospital pharmacies and drug stores to fill prescriptions without risking exposure to the virus. Fortunately, home delivery services rose to the occasion, allowing people to get their p...