Pharmacy software that knows every batch.
poso is pharmacy software for independent pharmacies and chains: a fast counter, every batch and expiry date under control, supplier orders that arrive before you run out, and accounts that keep themselves. From $29 a month.
poso pharmacy software combines a point of sale, inventory with batch and expiry tracking (first-expiry-first-out), purchasing with reorder rules, customer accounts and full accounting in one cloud system. It suits independent retail pharmacies and multi-branch chains, keeps selling offline, runs in a browser and costs from $29 a month with a 30-day free trial.
The problems it solves
| Problem | What poso does |
|---|---|
| Medicines expire on the shelf | Records every batch and expiry date, sells first-expiry-first-out and lists batches expiring in the next 90 days. |
| Fast movers run out | Reorder rules flag low stock and draft the purchase order for your supplier. |
| Stock doesn't match the system | Every sale, delivery and adjustment is recorded with who did it, and stock counts show the differences. |
| Cash goes missing | Each till session closes with a cash count compared to expected cash by payment method. |
| Nobody knows the real margin | Every sale carries its cost, so margin by product and category is always current. |
| Books are done months late | Sales, purchases and stock post to the accounts as they happen. |
What you get
A counter built for pharmacies
Scan or search, sell a full pack or single strips, take cash, mobile money or card, and print a receipt.
Batch and expiry control
Batch numbers and expiry dates on receipt, FEFO selling and near-expiry alerts.
Inventory you can trust
Live stock, counts, adjustments and stock value, with full history.
Supplier orders and bills
Reorder rules, supplier price lists, deliveries checked against orders and bills.
Accounting included
VAT per product (including exempt medicines), P&L, balance sheet and bank reconciliation.
Branches when you grow
Stock per branch, transfers and one view of the whole chain.
A day in a pharmacy on poso
- MorningOpen the till. The Home dashboard shows yesterday's sales, batches expiring soon and products below their reorder level.
- During the dayServe customers at the counter. Sales take the batch that expires first. If the internet drops, the till keeps going.
- Delivery arrivesReceive it against the purchase order, scan batches and expiry dates, note anything short.
- AfternoonApprove the reorder list. poso drafts orders grouped by supplier.
- CloseCount the cash. poso shows any difference by payment method and the day's takings.
Which pharmacies use poso
- Independent retail pharmacies that want control of stock and cash without a big IT budget.
- Chemists and over-the-counter drug shops: see chemist and drug shop software.
- Pharmacy chains with several branches and a central store.
- Pharmaceutical wholesalers supplying pharmacies and clinics: see wholesale software.
- Agrovets with a veterinary pharmacy: see agrovet software.
What poso is not
poso runs the business side of a pharmacy: selling, stock, buying and accounts. It is not a clinical dispensing system. It does not manage prescriptions and patient medication records, check drug interactions, or submit medical-aid or insurance claims. Pharmacies that need those often keep a dispensing system alongside poso. If you are unsure, book a demo and ask.
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Pharmacy software by country
poso works in any country, in your own currency. Local pages: Pharmacy software in Kenya, Pharmacy software in Uganda, Pharmacy software in Tanzania, Pharmacy software in Rwanda, Pharmacy software in Nigeria, Pharmacy software in Ghana, Pharmacy software in South Africa, Pharmacy software in Zambia.
Pharmacy software questions
What is the best pharmacy software?
The best pharmacy software for most independent pharmacies tracks batches and expiry dates, sells first-expiry-first-out, keeps selling offline, reorders automatically and posts sales to the accounts, at a predictable monthly price. poso does this from $29 a month. Compare options with our pharmacy software buyer's guide.
How much does pharmacy software cost?
poso costs $29 to $149 a month for one to three pharmacies and from $299 a month for chains, with a 30-day free trial and no setup fee for self-setup. See pricing.
Can poso track medicine expiry dates?
Yes. poso records the batch and expiry date of every delivery, sells the earliest-expiring batch first and shows batches expiring in the next 90 days. See batch and expiry tracking.
Does poso work for a small pharmacy with one computer?
Yes. Starter covers one pharmacy with 3 users, and the till runs on any computer or tablet with a browser. See the best POS for a small pharmacy.
Can I move from my current pharmacy system to poso?
Yes. Export your products, opening stock, customers and suppliers to Excel and import them into poso. We help with the product list during your trial, and offer guided migration for chains.
Is poso a pharmacy management system?
For the business side, yes: sales, stock, batches, purchasing, customers and accounts. It does not handle clinical dispensing, patient records or insurance claims.
Last updated by the poso team.