PHARMACISTS can be reimbursed per MedsCheck for downloading and demonstrating the 'Our Pills Talk' medicine safety app, created by pharmacist Steve Cohen to reduce adverse drug events, especially among vulnerable patients.
Key features include scanning a medication's QR barcode to instantly play in 40 languages the drug's name, doctor's instructions, and translation into the patient's preferred language.
The app stands to benefit the visually impaired, elderly, ESL speakers and those with dyslexia as well as early-stage dementia.
"Pharmacists can help by identifying if these customers need help with understanding their medication, downloading the app on their phones, and providing a demo by scanning QR barcodes, via the dispenser labels," said Cohen.
"This effectively can be considered a MedsCheck with a $64 remuneration, which is an additional source of income that is being overlooked.
"This app is not available in Chemist Warehouse pharmacies, providing other pharmacies with a competitive edge," added Cohen.
The app also offers email sharing of medication history with doctors, potentially aiding emergency departments and doctors abroad.
Customers can set alarms for taking and refilling medications as well as links to several government health information sites.
Cohen mentioned that the app uses existing QR barcode labels that are within most dispensary software such as Aquarius Dispense, Corum LOTS Dispense, Fred Dispense Plus, Merlin, and Minfos, so there is "no additional work or cost for pharmacists".
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