Re: [Idart-implementers] pharmacy ARV program

[Megan M. <mrm...@gm...>]

Hi,

Thank you Rashid and Sarah for your prompt replys.  This is very exciting news.  I will have to keep looking into the program and its capacities. 

Another question I have is if the program can also operate in a pharmacy alone, without a link to the supply chain?

Unfortunately, our distributors probably wont be adopting a new database program, so I am looking for something that would just be used in the pharmacy.

The ARV pharmacy I work with is in Western Uganda.  It is a large university clinic that serves ~7,000 HIV (+) patients.  Currently, our pharmacy database does not do a very good job of tracking patients and their medication regimens.  And it does not track stock.

Thank you very much for your help!

Best regards,

Megan


On Jul 30, 2010, at 1:21 AM, Sarah Brown wrote:

> Hi Megan,
> 
> Welcome to the iDART Implementers Mailing List. I see that my colleague has already replied to your mail, at the same time that I was replying!
> 
> Yes, iDART works fine without the barcode scanner - the only real benefit of using this technology is that it allows you to read things into the system quicker.
> 
> If manage down referral patients, then I would definitely recommend seeing if you could source the barcode scanner - you can get one for around R500 so it's not too expensive. Just make sure it's a USB barcode scanner.
> 
> If you're only doing direct dispensing, then iDART works fine without the barcode scanner.
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Please do let us know (by mailing this group) more about your pharmacy - where is it based? How many patients? etc.
> 
> We like to keep a track on people that are using iDART, so that when we can motivate to our funders and directors re number of patients being monitored through the system.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sarah
> 
> On 30 July 2010 10:13, Megan McCurdy <mrm...@gm...> wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I have downloaded iDART and am looking into the program to use in my ARV pharmacy.  I am looking for a program that effectively manages patient regiments, records patient adherence, and tracks stock.
> 
> I heard about iDART through a friend, and am impressed by the program.  However, can iDART operate without barcodes and barcode readers?  Our pharmacy and distribution system is not currently have this capacity, and I am interested in learning if I can use iDART without this technology.
> 
> If iDART is unable to function without barcoding, do you have other pharmacy database systems you can recommend?
> 
> Thank you very much for your time,
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Megan
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