Asteres today announced the launch of ScriptCenter LS (Locker System) for 24/7 pickup of patient-specific, finished prescriptions. ScriptCenter LS delivers the same convenience and security capabilities as ScriptCenter MX, but with a smaller footprint and lower price tag, offers Asteres the ability to service more hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and worksite locations than ever before.
ScriptCenter LS launched at two hospital-owned clinic locations located in a remote area without convenient access to a pharmacy. Prior to ScriptCenter LS, patients visiting these clinics had limited prescription pickup options. By implementing ScriptCenter LS, serviced by the main hospital pharmacy, patients now visit their physicians and pick up their prescriptions in one place.
The main hospital pharmacy has utilized ScriptCenter MX since 2015 to service the hospital employees to free up pharmacy staff time to focus on patients who need additional assistance. Due to ScriptCenter MX’s success in main hospital, the system decided to expand ScriptCenter to additional locations, but needed a smaller, less expensive option. ScriptCenter LS was the perfect solution and has given the hospital the ability to provide a prescription pickup option without having to build a pharmacy or hire additional staff.
With increasing healthcare costs and readmissions penalties, hospitals are looking for ways to reduce costs and without compromising patient care. ScriptCenter is a win-win by creating convenient access to prescriptions without additional staff while reducing lines and improving patient satisfaction.