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Labor Savings: At
an operating cost of approximately $7.50 an hour, the Microfil 219 automates
approximately 65% of a pharmacy's output. Dispensing 120 Rx's per hour, the
system is 6 times faster than a human. A national chain recently
reported in Forbes that its average hourly wage for pharmacists and
technicians was $42 & $16 respectively.
Accuracy: The system is driven by
bar code verification minimizing the impact of errors. By proactively adopting
technology that incorporates procedures to minimize dispensing errors, a
Microfil user should be able to lower general insurance liability costs.
Potential litigation can also be minimized where the operator can demonstrate
systems are deployed to make the pharmacy safer.
Reliability: Microfil has designed
a system specifically for retail pharmacy application. Rusty Baker its
Chairman has over 18 years in the pharmacy automation theatre. In
committing funding and his reputation to Microfil it is with the assurance
that the reliability of the product can sustain the demands of retail
pharmacy. The Microfil 219 incorporates modular technology that facilitates
rapid replacement of modules in the field to minimize down time.
Morale: The pharmacist shortage
matter remains critical and well published. Demonstrating to pharmacists that
technology is being utilized is both a recruitment and retention tool.
Customer Satisfaction: At peak
traffic times, the ability to quickly reduce customer wait times is an intangible
asset necessary to propel and retain growth in market share.
Ease of Installation: Site
preparation is limited to providing network access and 115 volt power
supply. Other automation suppliers require site preparation of up to
$15,000.
Refill
Center
Considerations: The Microfil 219 is a robust system capable of
dispensing over 1,400 scripts over a 12 hour period. Given this capacity at
the retail, the need to implement an expensive and complicated refill
application can be avoided.
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