B. Jensen
Medicine Shoppe
Two Rivers Wisconsin

Our three practices have embraced new patient focused roles which place increased demand on pharmacist and technician time. As these new roles have matured, cost pressures and controls have moved to the forefront inside of a managed care environment. Central fill capability has long been identified as a solution to both managing these costs and facilitating better use of our time and talents.

Smart Fill, as a working central fill model, has proven to be an invaluable tool in managing the dispensing component of our practice portfolio. We continue to expand our use of both the central fill (SmartFill) and automated refill (AutoFill) services using these technologies with technician support to streamline our dispensing procedures in a most cost-effective manner. In so doing, we have reduced our operating costs and improved cash flow. SmartFill remains a critical part of our strategic plan to maintain profitability in a changing reimbursement world.

P. Ciaramita
Lakeview Pharmacy
Racine, WI

When did you join Smart-Fill?
February 2006

What were the reasons you joined Smart-Fill?
I think all independents need to be part of a buying group. If you are a closed door Long term care pharmacy you have a buying group; a retail pharmacy is no different. Most pharmacists do not have time or the personnel to constantly monitor wholesaler price activity and upcharges.

What is most helpful about
working with Smart-Fill?
When I wanted to know who I should use to process credit cards and where to get gift cards and diabetic supplies it took one call and I had my answer. My accountant tells me my credit card charges are the lowest he has seen, thanks to Smart-Fill.

E. Gruszynski
Crivitz Pharmacy
Crivitz WI

When did you join Smart-Fill?
Early in 2005.

What were the reasons you joined Smart-Fill?
To save money.

What is most helpful about working
with Smart-Fill?
Better cost of goods, better return terms than we could get on our own.

What is the number one reason you continue being a Smart-Fill member?
One of the best things about being a Smart-Fill member is that there is an intermediary between ourselves and our Wholesaler. If there is a problem with payment, or invoicing, we just call Smart-Fill and they work it out.