Software for chemists and drug shops.
A chemist or drug shop needs software that any attendant can use in minutes: a quick counter, simple stock, a warning before medicines expire and a clean count at the end of the day. That is poso Starter, from $29 a month.
poso is software for chemists and over-the-counter drug shops. It gives you a simple point of sale that works offline, stock that updates with every sale, batch and expiry tracking with first-expiry-first-out selling, reorder alerts and an end-of-day cash count. It runs on one computer or tablet and costs $29 a month for one shop and 3 users, with a 30-day free trial.
Why drug shops outgrow the notebook
Most drug shops start with a stock book and a cash box. It works until the shop gets busy: the book falls behind, nobody notices a carton of syrup expiring at the back, a popular painkiller runs out on a Saturday and the owner can't tell whether the day's cash is right. Software fixes these without adding work, because recording the sale is the stock record. See poso vs notebooks and spreadsheets.
What a drug shop needs, and what poso does
| Need | In poso |
|---|---|
| Sell fast, even when busy | Scan or tap favourite products; take cash, mobile money or card; print a receipt. |
| Sell packs and single units | Scan the box barcode for a full pack, or sell single strips or sachets. |
| Don't sell expired medicine | Batches and expiry dates recorded on delivery, earliest expiry sold first. |
| Know when to reorder | A minimum per product; the reorder list shows what is low. |
| Trust the cash | Open and close the till with a cash count; differences show by payment method. |
| Know the profit | Sales carry their cost, so daily profit is visible. |
Getting started in a day
- Request your trialTell us your business name, country and email. We set up your shop with your currency and send your login.
- Add productsImport your product list from Excel, or add products as you go. We help during the trial.
- Enter opening stockCount what is on the shelves, with batch and expiry dates for medicines.
- SellOpen the till and serve your first customer.
Useful extras
Works offline
Power or internet down? Keep selling; sales sync later.
Staff logins
Each attendant has their own login, so every sale is linked to a person.
Owner on the phone
Check sales, stock and expiries from anywhere.
Simple accounts
Expenses, supplier bills and profit without a separate system.
Good fit if…
- You run one chemist or drug shop, or two or three close by.
- You want control of stock, expiry and cash without technical skills.
- Your internet or power is sometimes unreliable.
- You want to pay monthly, not buy an expensive licence.
Larger pharmacies with several pharmacists and a dispensary should also read pharmacy software.
Chemist and drug shop questions
What is the difference between a chemist and a pharmacy?
The words vary by country. In many places a pharmacy is run by a registered pharmacist and can dispense prescription medicines, while a chemist or drug shop sells over-the-counter medicines under a lower-tier licence. poso works for both.
Is poso easy for attendants to use?
Yes. The till shows products as buttons and search results, scanning adds items, and payment is a few taps. Most attendants are comfortable within an hour.
Can I use poso on a phone or tablet?
Yes. poso runs in the browser on tablets and phones. A tablet with a Bluetooth barcode scanner makes a good counter for a small shop.
How much does chemist software cost?
poso Starter costs $29 a month or $290 a year for one shop and 3 users, with every feature included and a 30-day free trial. See pricing.
Do I need internet all the time?
No. The till keeps selling during outages and syncs later. You need internet to open the till, receive deliveries and see reports. See offline selling.
Last updated by the poso team.