Independent pharmacies dedicate themselves to serving their communities by delivering personalized care and fostering meaningful relationships with patients. However, the increasing demands of controlled substance compliance often create significant challenges for these pharmacies. Managing manual logbooks, keeping up with evolving regulations, and meeting stringent pharmacy audit requirements can consume valuable time and resources. Fortunately, C2 Keep offers a comprehensive pharmacy compliance solution designed to lighten this burden.
C2 Keep empowers independent pharmacies to transition seamlessly to digital compliance, providing tools to navigate complex regulations while improving operational efficiency. This blog explores how C2 Keep helps pharmacies stay compliant, streamline workflows, and focus on delivering quality healthcare services.
A Fully-Integrated Controlled Substance Compliance and Inventory Management Solution for Independent Pharmacies
C2 Keep is a unique tool for controlled substance compliance that seamlessly integrates with pharmacy management systems and wholesalers through the cloud. Founded by former pharmacist Roland Achenjang, the product was born out of his desire to address the persistent compliance challenges faced by his team. After his pharmacy career, Roland aimed to give back by solving the biggest problem he encountered: controlled substance compliance.
Over the years, C2 Keep’s product has evolved significantly and will continue to adapt to the needs of pharmacies and their staff. Today, over 1,500 pharmacists and staff rely on it daily. Its audit preparedness and inventory management features are specifically tailored for independent pharmacies, enabling them to deliver quality healthcare services to their communities.
Why C2 Keep?
C2 Keep offers a range of unique features designed to empower independent pharmacies. By addressing critical pain points, the platform delivers significant benefits, including transformative time savings, real-time inventory insights, enhanced accountability and security, streamlined compliance reporting, effortless document management, and adaptable scalability. The following sections will discuss each benefit in more detail.
Transformative Time Savings
Traditional manual processes for managing controlled substances are notoriously time-consuming. Sifting through paper logs, reconciling discrepancies, and preparing reports can consume hours each week, pulling staff away from critical tasks. This is where C2 Keep steps in as a game-changer. By organizing and automating these tasks, it can save independent pharmacies up to 25 hours per month (equivalent to up to $15,000 annually), freeing up valuable time for patient care and other essential responsibilities. With these kinds of time savings, independent pharmacies can allocate more resources towards:
- Consulting with patients, answering their questions, and providing personalized care
- Expanding clinical services and offering enhanced patient support
- Reducing stress and improving work-life balance for the team
C2 Keep transforms controlled substance compliance and management, enabling pharmacies to reclaim their day and focus on what they do best: serving their community.
Real-Time Inventory Insights
Managing controlled substance inventory is a critical aspect of pharmacy operations. Inaccurate inventory tracking can lead to compliance issues, potential diversion, and disruptions in patient care. C2 Keep empowers pharmacies with real-time inventory insights, providing a clear and accurate picture of stock levels at any given moment.
With perpetual inventory tracking capabilities, pharmacies can:
- Effortlessly identify potential discrepancies and address them promptly, minimizing the risk of errors or diversion
- Make informed decisions about ordering and dispensing, ensuring the necessary medications are always on hand to meet patient needs
- Gain valuable insights into usage patterns and trends, allowing for optimized inventory management strategies
C2 Keep’s real-time inventory visibility eliminates guesswork, empowering confident decisions and maintaining optimal stock levels.
Enhanced Accountability and Security
Maintaining strict accountability and security protocols for controlled substances is paramount. C2 Keep’s robust security features provide an extra layer of protection, helping prevent diversion and ensure compliance.
- Detailed tracking of every transaction, including dispensing, returns, and adjustments, creates a comprehensive audit trail, enhancing transparency and accountability
- User-specific access controls limit access to sensitive information and functions, minimizing the risk of unauthorized activities
- Real-time alerts notify of any unusual activity or potential discrepancies, enabling immediate action and maintaining the integrity of inventory
With C2 Keep, pharmacies can foster a culture of accountability, safeguarding controlled substances and protecting their reputation.
Streamlined Compliance Reporting
Preparing for regulatory audits can be a stressful and time-consuming ordeal. C2 Keep simplifies the process, making it easier than ever to generate accurate and compliant reports in 50% less time.
- Automate federal and state-mandated reports, including DEA biennial inventory reports and state-specific 90-day audit reports
- Effortlessly generate custom reports for specific timeframes or criteria, giving greater flexibility and audit preparedness
- Find and correct errors quickly, eliminating the need to search through multiple systems or paper files in different locations
Thanks to C2 Keep, controlled substance compliance becomes a breeze. Independent pharmacies can face regulatory scrutiny with confidence, knowing that documentation is accurate, complete, and readily available.
Effortless Document Management
Managing the vast array of documents associated with controlled substances, including DEA 222 forms, invoices, and prescriptions, can be a logistical challenge. C2 Keep streamlines document management, providing a secure and centralized repository for all essential files.
- Electronically store and manage DEA 222 / CSOS documents and other order files, ensuring they are readily accessible during inspections
- Attach relevant documents to specific transactions, creating a comprehensive and easily auditable record
- Quickly retrieve any document with just a few clicks, saving valuable time and eliminating the need to sift through paper files
C2 Keep eliminates the headaches of paper-based document management, providing peace of mind and ensuring pharmacies are always audit-ready.
Scalable Solution for All Situations
No matter the situation of each independent pharmacy, C2 Keep is designed to scale to meet their needs, offering a flexible and adaptable controlled substance compliance solution.
- Seamlessly integrate with existing pharmacy management systems and wholesalers, eliminating data silos and streamlining workflows
- Customize the system to align with specific workflows and reporting requirements
- Access program from any device with an internet connection, giving the flexibility to manage compliance tasks from anywhere
C2 Keep is a partner in success, providing a comprehensive and scalable compliance solution that supports the growth and evolution of pharmacies.
Embrace the Power of Digital Compliance with C2 Keep
In today’s increasingly complex regulatory landscape, embracing digital compliance solutions is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. C2 Keep empowers independent pharmacies to navigate the intricacies of controlled substance compliance with ease, efficiency, and confidence. By automating tasks, providing real-time insights, enhancing security, and streamlining reporting, it frees pharmacies to focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care to their patients and thriving in their communities.
Take the first step towards a more efficient and compliant future. Schedule a free Demo today and discover how it transforms pharmacy operations.
