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Pharmacy Forward: Why Modernisation Matters

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Discover how pharmacy is evolving in Southern Africa in this engaging episode of BCX Connects. Host Mthobisi Kgathi sits down with an experienced pharmacist Vita Spies and product manager John Swanepoel to discuss the cutting-edge transformation of Unisolve, South Africa’s premier pharmacy platform. Explore why now is the perfect moment for pharmacies to modernise their IT systems and what makes the new Unisolve a game-changer for the industry.

Listeners will hear how cloud technology, a user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with suppliers and medical aids are revolutionising daily pharmacy operations. With streamlined onboarding, automated updates, and enhanced support, the new Unisolve allows pharmacists to focus on patient care instead of paperwork. Vita and John share real-world insights on how these innovations are benefiting pharmacies and improving healthcare outcomes.

Don’t miss this episode for a glimpse into the future of pharmacy. Tune in and be part of the digital transformation journey!

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Speaker 1

Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of BCX Connects. Today we continue on our pharmacy forward feature. And in this episode, we dive deeper into the why. Why the need to modernise Unisolv. What does it mean for pharmacy owners, staff, and patients? And how does it set you up for success in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape? I'm joined again today by my two experts, Vita Jacobs, our resident pharmacist and industry expert. Across the bench is John Swanepoel, our product manager. Welcome team.

Speaker 2

Thank you.

Speaker 1

Team, today we're really going to focus on

Pharmacy Technology

Speaker 1

the technology side of things, John. Please explain to us, or rather, please talk to us about deployment. What options do pharmacies have?

Speaker 2

Thank you, Ntubc. Unisolve

Cloud and hybrid deployment options

Speaker 2

is a cloud native application, but you can choose cloud or hybrid, whatever fits your compliance and operational needs.

Speaker 1

Thank you, John. And today we've got two big buzzwords in the healthcare sector,

Integration and interoperability in healthcare

Speaker 1

and that is integration and interoperability. What do these two words mean for you from a Unisolve perspective?

Speaker 2

Open APIs connect you to medical aids, loyalty, ERP, suppliers, and more. You're ready for digital health, clinic, telemedicine, and future innovations. No more vendor lock-ins.

Speaker 1

John, so for decades Unisolve has also been known

Compliance, Security and Data Protection

Speaker 1

to enable compliance within a pharmacy setting. Can we still expect the same level of enablement within pharmacy practices in the new UNISOF?

Speaker 2

Yes, definitely. Even more so. Compliance is built in with Popier, GDPR, SAPC, BCI, DSS. Advanced security means encryption, role-based access and continuous monitoring. Pharmacies can focus on care, not the administration.

Speaker 1

John, thank you so much for sharing that with us. Definitely. I can tell you guys have been busy over the last few months. Now Vita, John said a lot of things. Please break it down for us. What does it mean from a real-world impact?

Speaker

Thanks, Mtevisi.

Improving dispensing efficiency and patient care

Speaker

So during the development process, I was putting on my dispenser hat. And I remember how much impact it will have to have the right information, clear and concise, at the right time to enable you to make better decisions during the dispensing process. And our new system specifically guides your dispensers by providing relevant information in the displays at the right time. And I think this is this is going to have a big impact on compliance, but also it's going to mean fewer rejections and a faster transaction flow. So,

Turning pharmacy data into business intelligence

Speaker

and biggest bonus for business owners now your pharmacy data can be turned into smarter business decisions.

Speaker 1

Experts, once again, thank you so much for shedding more light on this topic. Vita, what you say at the end is really important. So essentially, modernization isn't just about technology, it's about empowering pharmacists to deliver better care, operate more efficiently, and stay ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for more episodes, guys, and for more updates, please visit us on www.bcx.co.zd