Pharmacy Technology

Cardinal Health's acquisition of mscripts will enable targeted messages to patients via apps tied to a pharmacy's dispensing system, the company said.

Adoption of electronic prior authorization solutions leads to faster time to therapy for patients and improved dispense rates, according to CoverMyMeds' Electronic Prior Authorization National Adoption Scorecard and the Real-Time Benefit Check National Adoption Scorecard.

The new software will enable pharmacists to identify patients who can benefit from CBD products.

Bell and Howell's QuickRx automates the prescription pickup process, freeing pharmacy staff to assist customers.

Tabula Rasa HealthCare is buying PrescribeWellness, which will continue to be led by CEO Al Babbington following the acquisition.

Medication synchronization currently is available in 2,200 Kroger pharmacies through the retailer’s partnership with MarkeTouch Media.

Amplicare’s latest updates are aimed at arming pharmacists with solutions to address the opioid epidemic and flu season, the company said.

Sonny Anderson, QS/1's vice president of technology, was elected to a two-year term as president of the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy.