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Software Comparison
 

With each new version of The Compounder we release more & more features that are requested by compounding pharmacists.
This is list compares some of the features between the versions.

Feature The Compounder
  Version 1 Version 2 Version 3
Uses a standardized windows interface. Easy to use!  
Track formulations, logs, chemicals
Patient counseling's.  Version 3 adds an enhanced counseling system  
Compounding Tips of the day.   Version 3 adds several new tips!  
Print compounded claim forms  
Tracks inventory.   Version 2 add a new inventory system.  Version 3
       
Introduced The Compounder Rx (can now fill prescriptions)  
NCPDP 5.1 billing- HIPAA compliant  
Integrate with electronic balances  
PCCA chemical price updates    
User security system.  
End of day reports.  Version 3 has more features and report batching  
Easier way to backup.  Version 3 has easier ways to backup plus backup encryption for HIPAA compliance  
Custom report writer.  Version 3 has an enhanced report writer.  We can create a custom report for you and download it to your system!  
SOPs (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES) for compounding pharmacies  
Integrated credit card module  
       
Optional Clinical module: includes: drug interactions for brand, generics and compounded medications, drug allergy checks, adverse reactions, drug indications, ICD9 information, over 3000 patient advisory leaflets (English & Spanish).  Adds over 70,000 brand and generic drugs to the system    
Optional Clinical module: Weekly price & data information updates    
New Clinical module: Monthly clinical updates    
Can import & export formulas from other compounding pharmacies that are using The Compounder.  Import formulas from seminars!    
New user interface for Windows XP    
Automatic resizing of windows to take advantage of the window space    
New PCCA US, Canada & Australia price updates    
Automatic update service (make sure you have the latest version)    
New manual HTML help, PDF over 900 pages      
Smart recall system!  The software can easily recall the last 10 items you were working with.   I.e. last 10 patients, last 10 formulas, last 10 chemicals, etc.    
Software training videos.    
PCCA members can download formulas from the PCCA formula web server.    
Bar coding of chemicals for compounding QA checks. (You know the correct chemical was used!)    
Integrate with electronic balances two per terminal.   More balances added.    
More support features:  electronic forums.  Allows you to exchange information with other pharmacists.    
Optional QuickBooks interface for the A/R module.  Automatically send invoices, payments, credit memos, etc. to QuickBooks.    
A/R:  Reprint an invoice from the archive    
Log of scripts:  Several new filters, sorts and customizations for the report.    
Insurance setup:  download the setup from PK Software for new insurances.    
Internet maps linked to patients, doctors, contract, wholesalers, etc. addresses.  Great for delivery personnel!    
Use SoundEx searches to search for data.    
 
Use Diminutive names for patient searches. I.e.  Enter BOB and the software will list BOB, ROBERT, ROBBY, ROBBIE, etc.    
Most of the drop down lists are now lookup lists.  This keeps your data easier to manage    
Enhancements for USP standards 795 & 797    
More 3rd party reconciliation reports, sorts, filters, etc.    
Export reports for PDF, Excel, XML, HTML, Word document, etc.    
Export pharmacy data to DBase, Access, Excel, Word, HTML, Text, XML and many other data formats.  You can use this data and import it into your favorite programs (Word, Excel, ACT!, Outlook, etc.) and create mail merge letters, automated faxes, automated e-mails, etc!!!  The ideas are practically endless!!    
Customizable batch labels.  Create your own!    
New pricing methods:  Can base pricing of other schedules.   Can price by quantity in schedules.   This makes it much easier to setup pricing by quantity    
New manual is updated with each new release of the software.  You always have a current help file and manual!    
Enhanced "To Do" management system    
Several enhancements to the credit card module.   Can access from patient, main menu, and the A/R    
More features for Australia &Canadian members.  Postal codes, prices, Merlin POS interface    
US Members:  All of the cities, states & ZIP codes    
HIPAA compliant for security.  Uses encrypted passwords, automatic log off, enhanced auditing, data tracking, etc.    
Can set default insurance for new patients, can set default pricing schedules for new drugs/formulas    
Prescription DUR information is stored with each prescription    
Can attach files (Words, PDF, etc.) to patient counseling's and sterility information from labs    
PKS Fax server:  Can fax information from the software    
Can customize and create your own fax sheets to physicians    
Use Automation to easily create patient and doctor mail merge letters in Microsoft WordTM.    
New doctor contact system    
Can attach pharmacist's electronic signature to the compounded claim form    
Can Rx images into the software.  View the actual Rx image from the prescription window    
Optional PCCA CPM Services module for integration with the PCCA Cash Flow Software    
Assign temporary lot numbers.  This allows you to fill a prescription, assign it a lot number and later compounded the medication    
Sort rows, grouping and auto-row height all make it easy to manage data    
Patient prescription history displays the drug's therapeutic class    
Customize the program display, colors and fonts    
New doctor's marketing information page    
Create custom contact lists in MS Outlook for selected patients and doctors.  Makes marketing easier!    
Prescription statistics graphs    
Patient, doctor birth date mailing labels & reports by month    
Prescription Prior Authorization system    
Registration & module activation can be done through the internet    
Can select to print detailed, standard or plain worksheets on demand    
Many, many more features:  Over 3,000 enhancements over version 2!