The pharmacy POS system that never stops the queue.
A pharmacy POS system has one job above all: serve the customer fast without making stock, batch or cash records wrong. poso does that, and keeps going when the internet doesn't.
The poso pharmacy POS system is a browser-based till for pharmacies and chemists. It scans barcodes, sells packs or single units, picks the batch that expires first, accepts cash, mobile money, card and customer-account payments, prints or emails receipts, handles returns, closes each session with a cash count and works offline. It is part of poso, from $29 a month.
A checkout in four taps
- Scan or searchScan the barcode, or type part of the name. The right batch is chosen automatically.
- AdjustChange quantity, sell a single strip instead of the box, or add a discount if allowed.
- PayCash, M-Pesa or other mobile money, card, or the customer's account. Split if needed.
- ReceiptPrint it or email it. Stock and accounts are already updated.
What makes it a pharmacy POS
| Pharmacy need | Generic POS | poso |
|---|---|---|
| Batch and expiry on every sale | Rarely | Yes, first-expiry-first-out |
| Packs and single units from one stock | Sometimes | Yes |
| Exempt and standard-rated tax on one receipt | Sometimes | Yes, tax per product |
| Keeps selling offline | Varies | Yes |
| Stock and accounts update with each sale | Often separate | Yes, same system |
| Recall lookup by batch | No | Yes |
More till features
Cash control
Opening float, closing count and differences by payment method, per cashier.
Returns
Return against the original sale; stock and money go back the right way.
Customer accounts
Sell on credit to regular and corporate customers.
Loyalty
Points and promotions for regular customers.
Several tills
Every counter shares the same stock and prices.
Offline
Sales queue on the device and sync later.
What you need
A computer or tablet with a modern browser. A barcode scanner is strongly recommended; a receipt printer and cash drawer are optional. No server in the back room. Read what a pharmacy POS system is for hardware advice and costs.
Pharmacy POS questions
What is the best POS system for a pharmacy?
One built around batches and expiry dates, that keeps selling offline, closes the day with a cash count and updates stock and accounts automatically. poso does this from $29 a month. See the best POS for a small pharmacy.
How much does a pharmacy POS system cost?
poso costs from $29 a month including the POS, inventory, purchasing and accounting. Hardware is extra if you need it: a barcode scanner and receipt printer are usually enough. See pricing.
Can the pharmacy POS work offline?
Yes. Once opened online, the till keeps selling during outages and syncs later. See offline selling.
Does the POS record which batch was sold?
Yes. Each sale of a batch-tracked product records the batch, which helps with recalls and expiry control.
Last updated by the poso team.