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Parata APM works like a bank ATM, but instead of money it holds finishedprescriptions that have been prepared and verified by the pharmacy, accordingto Doug Kaleugher, R.Ph., Med-Fast's owner. One important advantage of ParataAPM, Kaleugher said, is that it ensures every customer is prompted forpharmacist counseling, even when the pharmacy is closed.
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Med-Fast is introducing the self-service kiosk to offer its customersgreater speed and flexibility when picking up prescriptions from the fast-growing pharmacy, located in Shop 'N Save at 5001 Library Road in Bethel Park.
"We are always looking for new technologies to improve convenience andsafety for our customers," Kaleugher said. "Parata APM is a great newopportunity for customers with familiar medication regimens to get theirprescriptions and go, while giving patients who require additional counselingand support greater access to our pharmacy team."
To use the APM, Med-Fast customers simply register at the pharmacy counterand receive a personal identification number. They then notify the pharmacywhen they want their prescriptions placed in Parata APM. At pickup, thecustomer enters the PIN, along with other identifying information, selects theprescription(s) to be picked up, pays electronically and retrieves theprescription(s), previously prepared and verified by the pharmacy, from themachine. Parata APM reduces clutter and confusion at pickup and ensures morecomplete, accurate orders.
"Med-Fast is leading the future vision of pharmacy, continually leveragingtechnology to meet and exceed customers' expectations for fast, accurateservice, and access to their pharmacy team," Tom Rhoads, executive vicepresident of Parata, says. "Parata is committed to helping pharmacies likeMed-Fast make the transformation from fulfillers to providers with technologysolutions that enhance safety and convenience at key touch points. Parata APMplays an exciting part in that strategy by changing the way prescriptions areserved to customers."
About Med-Fast Pharmacy - Bethel Park
Med-Fast Pharmacy is Pittsburgh's largest independent pharmacy. With 20retail locations and free delivery, Med-Fast guarantees the lowest prices ofany local pharmacy. Med-Fast built its reputation on customer service. It isopen seven-days a week, with 24-hour prescription pick up and emergencyservice. For more information contact Med-Fast at 1-877-633-7945.
About Parata Systems
Durham, N.C.-based Parata Systems, LLC, offers industry-leading technologythat improves safety and convenience at key touch points in the circle ofpharmacy care:
To learn more call, click or visit Parata Systems, www.parata.com ,[email protected], 1-888-PARATA1 (727-2821).1. Fill. Parata(R) RDS (Robotic Dispensing System) improves the speed and accuracy of dispensing at retail pharmacies 2. Serve. Parata APM expands convenience, safety and privacy with self- service prescription pick up 3. Adhere. Parata onePAC(TM) packaging, improves patient safety by promoting better adherence with easy-to-use, customized, convenience packaging for medications.
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