Physician Medication Dispensing Frequently Asked Questions
What is physician dispensing? Physician dispensing is the process of dispensing medications directly by a physician or other authorized medical healthcare provider to their patients at the point of care. Each state regulates physician dispensing. The following five states are where dispensing is restricted: Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Texas and Utah. Generally, those allowed to…
Telehealth Solutions for Providers + Mail Order Pharmacy Services
MEDeRx Zoom Telehealth System + Shipping Medications Directly To Your Patients Information on HIPAA Compliance: Zoom HIPAA Compliance Guide Usage Scenarios: Here is a list of common usage scenarios where providers and practices can utilize this service for their patients: Pre-scheduled appointments: Office staff schedules a “virtual” visit with the provider using standard scheduling practices. They…
Physician Dispensing Workflow
MEDeRx Physician Dispensing Software. Dispense medications in less than 30 seconds. Workflow is an important topic for you and all other healthcare clinics and organizations. As such, the below article will highlight the 3 step dispensing process utilizing the MEDeRx Physician Dispensing Program. Subsequent to seeing your patient and determining if medication is required…
Dispensing to Your Work Comp Injury Patients
Workers’ Comp Dispensing Dispensing medications directly to an injured worker is a win for the patient (by minimizing barriers to receive care) and a win for the employer (quicker return to work) while offering an additional revenue stream for your practice. Your injured worker patient receives their medication immediately, begins their course of therapy immediately…
MEDeRx Employment Opportunities
Be your own CEO with the support of MEDeRx Join a value-driven team of people to help patients obtain their medication at their clinic/physicians office by using industry leading compliant software. You’ll find dynamic opportunities to help your business grow and develop. As an organization, we strive to be a partner in care and…
Physician Dispensing with MEDeRx
The answer is YES! It is possible to increase your practice revenue while at the same time provide a convenient service to your patients. Providers across the country rely on MEDeRx’s turn-key solution for dispensing medications directly to their patients. Whether you are new to medication dispensing, a savvy veteran or just want to…
MEDeRx Provides Compliance for Colorado’s DORA Reporting
The Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is a powerful tool for prescribers and dispensers to help reduce prescription drug misuse, abuse and diversion: helping them to make more informed decisions when considering prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a patient. The State of Colorado Board of Pharmacy Rules, Section 23.00.30, states that…
ARE YOU A WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC DISPENSING MEDICATIONS?
Using Physician Dispensing Software to Tackle Weight Loss In most states, providers are qualified to prescribe and dispense weight loss medications as part of a comprehensive weight management program. These medications are typically prescribed to individuals who are struggling with obesity or overweight issues and have not achieved sufficient results through lifestyle modifications alone. Compliance,…
MEDeRx Introduces NEW Safety Check Feature to fight against prescription drug abuse
Fighting Against Prescription Drug Abuse As part of the country’s largest clinical dispensing solution we feel we have an opportunity to provide solutions to providers who desire to be a part of the solution to prevent overdose and patients who abuse the system. Today MEDeRx is launching an Enhanced Safety Check tool that integrates with…
Good News for Providers Dispensing Bulk Medications
Bulk Drug Dispensing for Physician Offices Are you dispensing medications in bulk and need software to manage your inventory and reporting? MEDeRx physician dispensing software integrates a robust dispensing platform with automated PDMP reporting and inventory management tools to support your growing needs. Doctors around the country are turning to MEDeRx to automate their dispensing…
MEDeRx Provides Compliance for California CURES Reporting
Compliance for California Cures Reporting Part of your responsibility as a dispensing physician in California is to comply with the CURES program, as mentioned below. MEDeRx’s dispensing software automates the burden of compliance by electronically submitting the CURES data to the appropriate agency. On January 1, 2009, The California office of the Attorney General, Bureau…
10 Year Anniversary – Celebrating a Decade of Partnerships
MEDeRx is proud to announce that we have reached our ten year anniversary. We take this occasion to let you know how much we appreciate you for being an instrumental part of our Journey. What began as an idea to provide convenience to patients by allowing them to obtain their medications at the point…
Free Trial Physician Dispensing
Sign Up Now! Free Trial with MEDeRx Curious whether or not dispensing medications to your patients at the point of care is the right fit for your practice? MEDeRx is now offering a free trial of its medication dispensing platform. The free trial includes access to our newest version of MEDeRx’s medication dispensing platform and training…
Is Physician Dispensing Right For You?
Have you considered implementing point-of-care dispensing at your practice? Implementation and Execution Implementation of physician dispensing requires attention to detail before, during and after start-up. A key component is using capable medication dispensing software for ease of use and compliance. MEDeRx software is the leading software in the physician dispensing arena. Please contact us…
Physician Dispensing Simplified with Technology
The Benefits of Dispensing Technology A physician’s ability to dispense medications at their office has been simplified by dispensing technology. Here are a few examples: Labeling Each state requires that certain information be on a label of medications. Web-based software, such as MEDeRx, tracks each state’s specific requirements and will not allow your office to…
Implementing A Physician-Dispensing Program
How long does it take to set up an in-office medication dispensing program for my office? The Typical In-Office Installation and Staff Training Takes Less Than One Hour We often get asked how long it takes to install and train an office/staff for medication dispensing services. The answer in most cases is “less than one hour”.…
Are your patients getting lost at the pharmacy?
Are your patients getting lost at the pharmacy? Facts Every Physician Should Know. Did you know the median wait time to fill a prescription is 45 minutes? Did you know that 1/3 of pharmacy customers had to return to their pharmacy or go to a different pharmacy to get their prescription filled? Did you know that…
Does Your Practice Store and Dispense Sample Prescriptions?
Does your practice store and dispense sample prescriptions? Rules and regulations to consider before doing so. As always, one should research your state’s pharmacy and medical licensing board’s regulations, concerning the storage, dispensing and labeling of prescription medications (such as drug samples), some other organizations have their own recommendations and policies concerning drug samples that…
What is a PDMP? Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Do you know what a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is? According to the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL), a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, or PDMP, is a statewide electronic database which collects designated data on substances dispensed in the state. The PDMP is housed by a specified statewide regulatory, administrative or law enforcement agency. The…