Why Pharmacies Need Specialised ERP Software
A pharmacy is not just any retail shop. It manages thousands of medicines, each with a different batch number, expiry date, manufacturer, and drug schedule. Billing accuracy is critical — a wrong medicine or wrong quantity can be life-threatening.
Generic ERP software doesn't understand pharmacy needs. Pharmacy ERP software is built specifically for medical stores — with medicine-specific features that general ERP simply doesn't have.
💊 Key Fact: Indian pharmacies collectively waste ₹3,000+ crore worth of medicines every year due to poor expiry tracking. Purpose-built pharmacy ERP eliminates this entirely.
Essential Features of Pharmacy ERP Software
1. Batch Number & Expiry Date Tracking
Every medicine batch has a unique number and expiry date. Pharmacy ERP tracks stock batch-by-batch. It follows FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) automatically — ensuring older stock is always sold first.
2. Expiry Alert System
Get automatic alerts when medicines are approaching expiry — 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days before. Return near-expiry medicines to distributors before they become a loss.
3. Drug Schedule Management
Schedule H, Schedule H1, and Schedule X drugs require additional documentation. The ERP manages these schedules and alerts your staff during billing.
4. GST Billing for Medicines
Medicines have different GST rates — 0%, 5%, 12%. Pharmacy ERP applies the correct rate automatically for every medicine. GSTR returns are generated automatically.
5. Supplier & Purchase Management
Track purchases from multiple distributors. Manage drug licenses, credit terms, and payment schedules. Get alerts for overdue payments to avoid supply disruptions.
6. Customer Prescription Management
Store and retrieve customer prescription history. Enable repeat prescription billing with one click. Track chronic disease patients' medicine compliance.
7. Medicine Search & Substitution
Search by salt name, brand name, or manufacturer. View available substitutes when a medicine is out of stock. Never lose a customer because of unavailability.
Benefits of Using Pharmacy ERP
Zero Expired Medicine Sales
Expiry tracking prevents selling expired medicines — protecting patients and your license
Recover Expiry Losses
Return near-expiry medicines to distributors before they expire — saving lakhs annually
10x Faster Billing
Search medicine by name, add to bill, auto-calculate tax — bill in under 60 seconds
100% GST Compliant
All medicine GST rates pre-configured. GSTR reports generated automatically
MILAAN ERP for Pharmacies
MILAAN ERP includes a complete pharmacy management module with all the features that medical stores need:
- Batch and expiry tracking with FEFO
- Near-expiry alerts (configurable)
- Schedule H/H1/X drug management
- Medicine-specific GST rates (0%, 5%, 12%)
- Supplier and distributor management
- Customer prescription history
- Medicine search by salt/brand/manufacturer
Explore MILAAN ERP's full pharmacy solution or pharma distribution module.
Smart ERP for Your Medical Store!
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