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Seamless Medication Follow-Up with Connected Pharmacies

Pharmashift Co., Ltd., based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has recently announced a partnership with Medley Co., Ltd., which also operates from Minato-ku, to integrate their cloud-based electronic medication history system, MEDIXS. This collaboration aims to reduce the burden on pharmacists and ensure accurate patient information is recorded promptly.

Efficiency in Pharmacy Operations

The process of creating medication histories can be quite taxing for pharmacists, especially when their focus should be on providing high-quality patient care. A well-maintained medication history is crucial for safe pharmacotherapy, requiring accurate tracking of patients’ medication regimens. Unfortunately, the time and effort required to manage these histories often detracts from the more interpersonal aspects of pharmacy work.

To address this issue, the Connected Pharmacy initiative is being developed as a tool to enhance patient convenience while firmly establishing a pharmacy as the primary care provider. By efficiently reflecting the follow-up messages exchanged between pharmacists and patients within the medication history, this initiative seeks to streamline the work process.

Key Features of Connected Pharmacies

1. Prescription Submission Reception: Patients can send prescriptions directly to pharmacies via the system.
2. Online Medication Guidance and Payment: Pharmacies can offer virtual consultations and process payments online.
3. Medication Follow-Up: Automated reminders and follow-up texts help ensure adherence to prescribed regimens.
4. Consultation with Pharmacists: A messaging function enables patients to send inquiries directly to their pharmacists.
5. Medication Records: An easy-to-use digital medication ledger helps track prescriptions and their usage.
6. Questionnaires: Customizable forms for patient feedback or assessments can be integrated into the visit process.
7. Collaboration with Care Facilities: Coordination with nursing facilities to enhance patient care continuity.
8. Home Support Services: Accessibility for patients requiring support at home ensures they have the resources they need.

Integration of Medication Follow-Up in MEDIXS

With MEDIXS, the system now supports the incorporation of messages regarding post-medication follow-ups that occur on the LINE messaging platform. This advancement allows pharmacists to pull communication threads concerning medication queries and confirmations directly into the medication history database, significantly reducing the manual effort involved. Moreover, it enables pharmacists to record and understand patient information more accurately and quickly, thus providing tailored medication guidance based on the most up-to-date histories.

About MEDIXS

MEDIXS is an integrated cloud solution focused on supporting pharmacy operations, taking electronic medication histories as its core. Developed with input from practicing pharmacists, it prioritizes usability in real-world settings, leading to its wide adoption across pharmacies nationwide. The suite currently includes MEDIXS Medication History, MEDIXS Billing System, MEDIXS Inventory Management, and MEDIXS Care Support, with plans for further expansion. With the continuous evolution of AI technologies, further enhancements are also on the horizon.

For more details, please visit MEDIXS official site.

About Pharmashift

• - Company Name: Pharmashift Co., Ltd.
• - Founded: October 2020
• - Capital: ¥50 million
• - CEO: Kentaro Tago
• - Head Office: 8F, Hillock Toranomon Building, 1-1-18 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Office: 5F WORKSTYLING, Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Business: Supporting the transition to a community pharmacy model
• - URL: Pharmashift official site