Skilled nursing facilities face complex challenges when it comes to medication inventory, with problems including overstocked shelves, wasted medications, and even missed or delayed doses that compromise resident care. On average, patients at short-stay skilled nursing homes often have 14 medication orders on average.
These issues affect more than the operational side of business, they directly impact patient safety and regulatory compliance. That’s why smart medication inventory management is not only essential—it's transformative.
At Prime Care Pharmacy, we help skilled nursing facilities modernize their approach with innovative, data-driven tools that enhance both the quality of patient care and operational efficiency.
Inefficient medication systems lead to significant financial waste, often in the form of expired or unused drugs. Staff can spend hours manually tracking meds, managing paper logs, or waiting on urgent deliveries—time that could be better spent on caring for the residents.
All together, facilities across the country endure an annual cost of $7.6 billion for medication errors.
On top of that, gaps in medication availability can raise red flags during audits that risk costly compliance violations. Even more critically, poor inventory processes can delay treatments or lead to incorrect substitutions, directly affecting resident outcomes.
Modern technology is revolutionizing how skilled nursing facilities approach medication management, and Prime Care Pharmacy is proud to have been an early adopter of the modernization of pharmaceutical technology. We are proud to offer some of the most advanced offerings and processes to optimize efficiency for our partners including:
Together, these solutions form a powerful medical inventory management system that’s built for today’s care standards. Along with our personal touch and genuine care for our partners, we have created the ultimate mix of offerings for skilled nursing facilities.
With customized reporting services, Prime Care Pharmacy helps skilled nursing facilities track medication usage, compliance, and other key metrics to optimize patient care.
This data enables facilities to avoid unnecessary orders, and streamline audits. Our clients use these insights to prevent shortages, enhance documentation, and optimize every aspect of their medication inventory management process.
Even the best systems need knowledgeable users. That’s why Prime Care doesn’t just deliver tools, we also deliver training. We offer comprehensive staff education and training to empower your team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Your staff learn how to read and act on data, creating a culture of continuous improvement to performance.
Since 1985, Prime Care Pharmacy has been a trusted partner for skilled nursing facilities seeking smarter, tech-forward solutions. We combine precision in delivery with 24/7 human support—never bots—so you always have a partner you can rely on. Our personalized service, data tools, and clinical expertise are here to help your team succeed.
Ready to transform your medication inventory management?
Schedule a free consultation or demo with Prime Care Pharmacy today by filling out our contact form or giving us a call at 1-800-439-6469.
Sources:
https://pharmerica.com/uncategorized/addressing-short-stay-challenges-with-effective-medication-management/
https://www.pksd.com/blog/medication-error-costs.html
See how we can enhance your facility’s processes. The Prime Care team is to support your pursuit of optimal care for your residents.
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