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Fishbowl

Fishbowl is the #1 manufacturing and warehouse inventory management software! Its powerful inventory control system gives your small or midsize business the exact tools needed to transform your inventory management and scale your ...Read more about Fishbowl

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NetSuite

With an integrated system that includes ERP, financials, commerce, inventory management, HR, PSA, supply chain management, CRM and more – NetSuite enables fast-growing businesses across all industries to work more effectively by a...Read more about NetSuite

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Flowtrac

Flowtrac is a cloud-based and on-premise warehouse management solution that helps companies manage their Inventory, Assets, Warehouse, Work In Process, and other specialty tracking requirements. The solution is suitable and deploy...Read more about Flowtrac

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eTurns

eTurns TrackStock is a modern VMI app distributors can use to replenish their customers' stockroom and truck inventory in an optimized way. Using QR code scans or SensorBins, eTurns tracks usage and auto-replenishes. Distributor r...Read more about eTurns

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ArbiMed Inventory

ArbiMed Inventory is a cloud-based inventory management solution designed for the medical and other clinical industries. With ArbiMed Inventory, medical professionals and administrators can easily track valuable medical assets fro...Read more about ArbiMed Inventory

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Think Aisle

GET FREE TRIAL FOR 3 MONTHS. Think Aisle is a cloud-based platform designed to help businesses in the hospital, fashion, industrial and other industries streamline the entire stock lifecycle, from inventory ordering to sales repor...Read more about Think Aisle

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AccuShelf

The AccuShelf Inventory Management System standardizes workflows, enhances patient safety, saves time, & supports 340B compliance. Manage your medical inventory efficiently & effectively with one easy-to-use solution for all medic...Read more about AccuShelf

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EZOfficeInventory

EZOfficeInventory is a dynamic asset and maintenance management solution tailored for companies of all sizes. The cloud-based software works as you do and is accessible from anywhere and at any time. Track items across locati...Read more about EZOfficeInventory

Sortly

Sortly Pro is a cloud-based inventory management solution that caters to small and midsize businesses across various industries. Key features include activity tracking, location tracking, inventory management, barcoding and audit ...Read more about Sortly

inFlow Inventory

Looking for an inventory and order management system for your small or medium-sized business? inFlow is used in over 90 countries around the world for manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, ecommerce, and more. It's also simple t...Read more about inFlow Inventory

InventoryCloud

InventoryCloud allows users to easily transition from error-prone manual processes and antiquated systems to a modern, feature-rich inventory management platform. Enjoy quick and accurate physical inventory cycle counts, eliminate...Read more about InventoryCloud

ERPAG

ERPAG is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. It is suitable for small and midsize businesses in various industries, including automobile, retail, education, information technology and more. Primary features ...Read more about ERPAG

SISMETRO

Sismetro is an easy-to-use software platform that enables users to make intelligent decisions based on their data. Sismetro helps business owners understand, manage and track their maintenance needs through a simpler method of dep...Read more about SISMETRO

Acctivate Inventory Management

Built for growing product-selling businesses using QuickBooks, Acctivate is a premium inventory management & multi-channel order fulfillment add-on that helps you focus on growth without operational limitations. Solve for QuickBo...Read more about Acctivate Inventory Management

MRPeasy

MRPeasy is a cloud-based AI-powered ERP/MRP software for small manufacturers (10-200 employees). Our MRP system comprises production planning, CRM, procurement, supply chain management, and inventory control modules, all of whic...Read more about MRPeasy

Liberty

Liberty Software is a pharmacy management solution that offers an integrated workflow, inventory management, task management and document management within a suite. Liberty Software is primarily designed for independent, small cha...Read more about Liberty

Provet Cloud

Provet is a cloud-based practice management solution for veterinary clinics and hospitals of all sizes. Key features include online bookings, client communication, patient records, imaging and laboratory device connectivity and re...Read more about Provet Cloud

Bellwether Purchasing Software

Bellwether Purchasing Software is an easy-to-use, cloud-based purchasing and inventory management solution ideal for SMB customers in all industries who create 50-1000 POs a month. Primary features include requisitions, approval ...Read more about Bellwether Purchasing Software

Tracmor

Tracmor is a cloud-based, easy-to-use inventory management and asset tracking software. It provides a built-in barcode and QR code tracking system to help businesses manage their inventory and assets. Tracmor can be used to organi...Read more about Tracmor

Hybrent

Your Guiding Light in Healthcare Procurement - Hybrent Embark on a journey of streamlined healthcare procurement with Hybrent - your personal companion for operational success. Powered by Procurement Partners, we introduce an i...Read more about Hybrent

Buyers Guide

Last Updated: March 16, 2023

Medical inventory software is tailored to track healthcare specific products such as medications, surgical supplies, wheelchairs and more. Inventory tracked can range from pharmaceuticals to lab kits to MRI machines. The program can track medicine expiration dates, the maintenance schedule for equipment, store Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) information and manage the stock levels and location of individual items.

What Is Medical Inventory Software?

Medical inventory software is used to track medical supplies and prescription drugs within a single practice or an entire hospital system.

Main features typically include tracking and receiving, dispensing, storage, maintenance and recall of products. Many systems will place replenishment orders, track purchase orders, be configurable to keep your practice HIPAA compliant and integrate to your other business systems.

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Benefits of Medical Inventory Software

The general benefits of any medical inventory system are increased operational efficiency, reduced time and labor and improved practice profitability. These benefits stem from different features and impact organizations in different ways.

For example:

  • Control costs by buying the right amount of the right product at the right time. Reduce overstocks and products expiring before use.

  • Accurately track drug/item details and location to reduce misuse.

  • Automatically alert employees to product recalls; the software provides a report of the item's location and details to ensure compliance with recalls.

  • Manage inventory across the business with improved visibility into stock levels, item details and other pertinent information to make informed decisions.

Cardinal Health reports that one in four operating room doctors and nurses feel that “automated systems free up time to focus on patients and support better outcomes" and 39 percent agree that "automation reduces costs."

Competitive Advantages of Using Medical Inventory Software

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Business Sizes Using Medical Inventory Software

This software is used by pharmacies, hospitals and private practices across a variety of specialties—there's no "typical" business size. The requirement to accurately manage inventory in the health industry makes the need for software universal.

For business size, you'll generally fall into one of the following categories:

  • Single user. The smallest businesses consist of only one owner/employer such as real estate agents, freelancers or independent contractors.

  • Small business buyer. These are companies with 2 to 100 employees that have no IT department.

  • Midsize business buyer. These are companies that have 101 to 1,000 employees and a dedicated IT department.

  • Large business buyer. These are large companies that have more than 1,000 employees and a dedicated IT department.

Common Features of Medical Inventory Software

The range of features offered in medical inventory software varies greatly; it's important to know which features you need before signing a contract with any vendor. Below are what we consider core features of an inventory system.

Item Details

Store expiration dates, warranty information, maintenance/cleaning notifications and other details for drugs, medical supplies and/or machines. Other key features include assigning SKUs, and tracking bin/shelf location, dates received and who received the shipment.

Reporting

Track stock levels, costs and item use trends. Reports range from “out of the box" (i.e., standardized and designed by the vendor) to fully custom reports to provide clear visuals of the data points in your system.

Automated Inventory Workflows

Generate purchase orders and approvals automatically. Receive notifications for product replenishment based on a customized threshold. When integrated with your supplier's system, you'll be able to track the shipment of orders placed to know when to expect deliveries.

Prescription Management

Automate product replenishment based on upcoming prescriptions. Send patient refill reminders.

Third-Party Integrations

Integrate with your accounting program to further automate purchase order processing and financial planning. Some systems also integrate with IT ticketing systems such as Zendesk, allowing you to submit service requests for equipment.

How Medical Inventory Software is Priced and Hosted

Pricing models vary greatly from vendor to vendor, but monthly or annual subscriptions are typical.

Vendors with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products can charge per user or by the number of times you access the system. Some vendors offer free trials and some don't even require a credit card to start using their product.

Be sure to get a complete and clear breakdown of the pricing, including implementation and ongoing costs. It is ideal to calculate a three-year total cost of ownership; the vendor should be able to provide most of this information.

Hosting Options

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

Web-based or SaaS (cloud-based) systems offer several advantages such as lower upfront costs, reduced IT and support costs, remote accessibility and more. Moving to the cloud is the clear trend across all industries; however, rural practices may not have the broadband capability to efficiently run web-based software.

Mobile Apps

Healthcare providers find themselves increasingly on the go and therefore need to access systems from multiple offices, home and mobile devices. If you want to use your medical inventory system on a smart device, we suggest choosing a vendor that has developed a native app for your device.

What is a native app? A native app means it was built specifically for mobile devices, not just optimized to display smaller on your phone. The home screen, navigation and forms are designed for your phone or tablet. An example would be when you open your banking account from the icon on your phone versus when you go to the website on your desktop.

A native app should also be able to store information gathered while offline and then sync the data when WiFi is available.

What Questions Should I Ask Vendors When Evaluating Medical Inventory Products?

Is your product HIPAA compliant?

Not all medical inventory software products provide HIPPA compliance features such as required user permission restrictions and an audit log. HIPAA compliance is complex with myriad requirements, so make sure you and the vendor are clear on expectations.

Check out the HIPAA Journal's compliance checklist for more information.

Are the medical device reports (MDRs) FDA-approved?

As in the above question, it is important to ask the vendor for proof of compliance if your business is a required to provide FDA-approved reports for medical devices.

Read the requirements of FDA-approved reports on their site.

Can I see the software in action?

Always ask the vendor for two demos:

  1. The initial demo is typically performed by your sales agent and will walk you through the user interface and core features.

  2. The second demo should address specific questions you had after the first demo, and include both your IT resource and the vendor's technical resource. Give the vendor a heads up that you will have your technical team with you so they know to invite theirs as well to answer any technical questions, especially related to implementation.

Does this product integrate with my accounting software?

Their answer should include the specific name of your accounting software. While the vendor may be able to build an integration, you don't want to be the guinea pig for a new one.

How many active clients do you have that are a similar size and business type as mine, and could you provide a reference?

Each practice, hospital and pharmacy has varying needs based on complexity and size. It is important to know the vendor supports at least one other client as similar to yours as possible.

Is anything I'm asking for “custom code?"

Ask for a list of each function included in the “out of the box" solution and the ones that are add-ons. Be on the lookout for features you may not need that are being added on. Ask how easy it would be to add additional features to your system in the future.

What is your customer support model?

Each vendor will offer a different customer service model and service-level agreement. Make sure their model matches your needs. For example, do you want a representative available 24/7, or online chat capability?

What are the set-up costs for the software?

Most vendors will price medical inventory software based on a “per user, per month" model, but there are frequently up-front costs that come with implementation.

How likely are we to require tech support in order to set up, implement and/or use the software?

If you have a small or no IT department, it's important to know whether or not you'll require (potentially costly) tech support in order to implement and maintain the software.

What Are Some Drawbacks I Should Watch Out For?

  • If you are currently using manual methods to track inventory, it's possible you will need to purchase hardware in order to take advantage of features such as barcode scanning.

  • Not all vendors will offer FDA-approved MDR documentation, such as for material or manufacturing changes. HIPAA compliance is another aspect not offered in all programs and it typically must be customized for your business. Be sure you've identified your requirements before getting final pricing from the vendor as these could be charged as add-ons.

  • Medical inventory software isn't a cure-all for practices that have problems due to ineffective workflows or business processes. For inventory software to work successfully, you need to make sure that the teams and individuals who will use the software are properly trained and receive ongoing training.

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