PHARMACY & LAB

Eliminate medication errors and lost lab results — smart ordering and real-time tracking

Pharmacists in South Sudan compound medications by hand, clinicians handwrite prescriptions, and lab results are written on paper and misplaced. TamamHealth Pharmacy & Lab automates e-prescribing with drug interaction checking, tracks specimens from order to delivery, and delivers results in 24 hours — reducing errors by 48% and improving patient safety.

48% Fewer Medication Errors
24-Hour Lab Results
Doctor and nurse reviewing pharmacy orders

The pharmacy & lab workflow

1

Smart prescribing

Clinician types prescription. System checks for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications in real-time. Suggests lower-cost alternatives. Sends directly to pharmacy.

2

Instant lab ordering

Order labs from the EHR with auto-generated specimen barcodes. System recommends tests based on diagnosis. Orders route automatically to partner labs.

3

Results in 24 hours

Lab transmits results electronically. System auto-maps to patient chart. Critical values alert provider immediately. Patient sees results in portal.

Pharmacy & Lab challenges in South Sudan

Before: Manual, Unsafe

  • ❌ Clinician writes prescription by hand
  • ❌ Pharmacist can't check drug interactions
  • ❌ Medication errors go undetected
  • ❌ Lab requisition on paper; often lost
  • ❌ Results written on paper, filed incorrectly
  • ❌ Critical results missed; patients harmed

After: TamamHealth Pharmacy & Lab

  • ✓ E-prescription with automatic interaction checks
  • ✓ System alerts to drug conflicts before dispensing
  • ✓ 48% reduction in medication errors
  • ✓ Lab orders transmitted electronically with barcodes
  • ✓ Results auto-mapped to charts; zero lost results
  • ✓ Critical results alert providers in real-time

E-Prescribing with drug interaction checking

Prescribe electronically with real-time drug interaction checking against your patient's full medication list. TamamHealth automatically checks for contraindications, allergy conflicts, and controlled substance protocols to reduce medication errors by 48%.

  • Real-time drug interaction alerts against full med list
  • Alternative medication suggestions for conflicts
  • Controlled substance workflow and audit trail
  • Dose validation and frequency checking
Doctor writing electronic prescription

Integrated formulary and drug database

Access a centralized formulary with local drug names, generics, and cost data. TamamHealth auto-suggests lower-cost therapeutic alternatives and updates in real-time to reflect your pharmacy's current inventory and pricing.

  • Centralized formulary with local drug names
  • Auto-suggest lower-cost alternatives
  • Real-time formulary updates and pricing
  • Generic and brand name support
Laboratory technician reviewing drug formulary and lab data

Lab ordering via computerized provider order entry

Order labs directly from the patient chart with clinical context. TamamHealth auto-recommends diagnostic panels based on diagnosis and patient profile, routes orders to your lab partner, and generates specimen barcodes automatically.

  • Order labs directly from EHR charting
  • Auto-recommend diagnostic panels and reflex tests
  • Automatic routing to lab systems
  • Specimen barcode generation and tracking
Clinical team processing lab orders

Real-time lab results delivery

Lab results transmit electronically within 24 hours and auto-map to patient charts. Critical value alerts notify providers immediately, and results appear in the patient portal for review after physician approval.

  • Electronic transmission within 24 hours
  • Automatic mapping to patient charts
  • Critical value alerts and notifications
  • Patient portal access after provider review
Real-time lab results on mobile device

Pharmacy stock management

Track pharmacy inventory in real-time with par level alerts and expiration date monitoring. TamamHealth integrates supply ordering and sends automated alerts when stock falls below set thresholds, ensuring you never run out of critical medications.

  • Real-time inventory tracking and visibility
  • Par level alerts and reorder reminders
  • Supply ordering integration with vendors
  • Expiration date tracking and waste alerts
Pharmacy stock management and inventory

Clinical decision support and compliance

Receive guideline-compliant testing recommendations based on diagnosis, patient age, and last test date. TamamHealth alerts clinicians to drug-disease interactions, preventing prescribing errors and improving patient safety.

  • Guideline-based testing recommendations by diagnosis
  • Age and comorbidity-specific diagnostic algorithms
  • Drug-disease interaction warnings
  • Compliance tracking for specialty protocols
Doctor portrait following clinical decision support guidelines
48%Prescribing error reduction
24hrLab turnaround time
90%Transcription error reduction
12%Drug cost reduction
Before TamamHealth, we had no way to catch medication errors until after patients took the wrong drugs. Now we're stopping dangerous interactions before prescriptions leave the clinic. Lab results come back in 24 hours instead of 2 weeks, and we don't lose orders anymore. Our pharmacy team is seeing fewer patient harms and our confidence is way up.
Sister Maria LuciaPharmacy Director, Bentiu Health Centre

Frequently asked questions

TamamHealth's drug interaction engine checks against the patient's active medication list in their chart, not just pharmacy records. This catches interactions regardless of where medications were sourced, and our system supports local drug names and traditional formulations common in South Sudan.

Yes. We support HL7 and FHIR integrations with most commercial and open-source LIS platforms. Our team provides implementation support to ensure seamless two-way data flow of orders and results.

TamamHealth includes customizable approval workflows. You can configure rules requiring supervisor sign-off for controlled substances, expensive tests, or specialty medications. Approvals are tracked with full audit trails.

The Stock Management module tracks inventory in real-time, alerts staff when quantities fall below par levels, and integrates with supply ordering. You can also log manual adjustments for loss, waste, or inventory corrections.

Yes. We update the national drug formulary monthly and support custom formulary configurations for your facility. You can also upload local pricing and configure which drugs are available at your site.

Amplify pharmacy & lab with complementary modules

EHR Module

Pharmacy & Lab integrates seamlessly with TamamHealth EHR. E-prescriptions appear in patient charts. Lab orders route from clinical notes. Results auto-populate.

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Billing & Payments

Lab test orders and pharmacy charges automatically flow to billing. No more manual invoice creation. Clean claims and faster reimbursement.

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Analytics & Reporting

Track medication error trends, lab turnaround times, and inventory levels. Identify training needs and process improvements with real-time dashboards.

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