Abacus Pharmacy Software

What Abacus Pharmacy Software does

Abacus Pharmacy Software (Abacus Rx, Inc.) is a privately held Miami-based software vendor founded in 1984 that provides pharmacy management systems to independent, chain, long-term care, mail order, compounding, specialty, hospital, and dispensing physician practices. Its flagship product, Visual Pharmacy Plus, is a Windows-based pharmacy management platform that integrates prescription processing, inventory control, third-party billing, point-of-sale, and workflow automation, supported by an extensive module library including eScriptPlus (e-prescribing via Surescripts), CompoundRx, SignatureRx, DeliveryRx, IVRRx, DosePackRx, eMARRx, ShippingRx, BioRx, SafeRx, and a POS Register. The system is certified to HIPAA, EPCS, EHNAC, NCPDP, USP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, HITECH, and ASAP standards, and integrates with major pharmacy automation vendors (Parata, ScriptPro, Kirby Lester, AutoMed, PharmAssist) and shipping/payment networks.

The company operates a recurring subscription model starting at $145 per month for Visual Pharmacy Plus, supplemented by one-time hardware sales (e.g., POS systems at $2,495), a $295 one-time physician office dispensing license, and professional services for implementation, training, and 24/7 support. GTM is sales-led and event-driven, relying on phone and website demos, a low-price guarantee, and active participation in pharmacy trade shows including NACDS, NCPA, multiple state pharmacy associations, ASCP, Cardinal RBC, and Pharmacy Development Services. The customer base spans thousands of users across the US, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, and US embassies globally, with no disclosed revenue, no venture or private equity backing, and a headcount reported in the 1–10 range despite 40+ years of operation.

Name

Abacus Pharmacy Software

Legal name

Abacus Rx, Inc.

Website

https://abacusrx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Abacus Pharmacy Software is a Miami-based, privately held vendor of Visual Pharmacy Plus, a Windows-based pharmacy management platform serving independent, chain, LTC, mail order, compounding, specialty, and hospital pharmacies since 1984.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmacy & Complex Therapy Management Platforms (HLACAKAG)

Keywords

• Pharmacy management software
• Prescription dispensing systems
• E-prescribing solutions
• Long-term care pharmacy
• Compounding pharmacy software

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription: Monthly subscription pricing starting at $145 per month for the Visual Pharmacy Plus software, including software maintenance, automatic updates, service packs, revisions, and data updates.
2. Hardware Sales: Optional hardware including POS systems priced at $2,495 plus tax and shipping, servers, printers, scanners, robotics, and other pharmacy equipment.
3. Physician Dispensing Software: One-time license for physician office dispensing software at $295, includes appointment management software.
4. Professional Services: Implementation, training (video, internet, classroom, on-site), data conversion, and ongoing technical support services. Support available 24/7 with guaranteed callback within 5 minutes after hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Abacus Pharmacy Software develops and sells Visual Pharmacy Plus, a Windows-based pharmacy management system that integrates back-end prescription processing with front-end business management. The platform supports retail, long-term care, specialty, compounding, mail order, hospital, and dispensing physician pharmacies, and is sold via monthly subscriptions starting at $145, complemented by optional POS hardware and physician office dispensing licenses.

Product overview

Abacus Pharmacy Software offers Visual Pharmacy Plus, a comprehensive pharmacy management platform and the core product that integrates all back-end pharmacy processes with front-end business management. The platform consists of the core Visual Pharmacy Plus system plus numerous integrated modules: eScriptPlus for e-prescribing via SureScripts; CompoundRx for compounding and IV infusion management; SignatureRx for electronic signature capture; VoiceRx and IVRRx for interactive voice response and will-call management; DosePackRx for unit dose packaging; eMARRx for electronic medication administration records; DeliveryRx for route delivery control; DMERx for DME billing; ShippingRx for multi-carrier shipping; BioRx for biometric authentication; IDRx for employee ID; SafeRx for secure offsite backup; and a Point of Sale Register module. The platform supports retail, long-term care, specialty, compounding, mail order, hospital, and dispensing physician pharmacies with features for inventory control, third-party billing, document management, barcode scanning, and robotic dispensing integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Visual Pharmacy Plus: Primary pharmacy management software system with comprehensive features for retail, long-term care, mail order, and specialty pharmacy operations
• VisualRx
• VisualRx Plus
• AbacusRx Visual
• eScriptPlus
• SignatureRx
• DeliveryRx
• CompoundRx
• IVRRx
• VoiceRx
• DosePackRx
• eMARRx
• ShippingRx
• BioRx
• SafeRx
• Abacus Updator

Products and services

• Visual Pharmacy Plus Comprehensive Windows-based pharmacy management system integrating prescription processing, inventory control, third-party billing, workflow automation, and front-end business management for retail, long-term care, specialty, compounding, mail order, and hospital pharmacies. Sold as a monthly subscription starting at $145.
• Point of Sale Register System Fully integrated point-of-sale system including computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, barcode scanner, receipt printer, customer pole display, cash drawer, and POS software with optional touchscreen and credit card equipment. Interfaces in real time with the pharmacy management software for in-store, drive-thru, curbside, and delivery operations.
• Physician Office / Clinic Dispensing Software Dispensing software for weight management clinics and medical offices that dispense controlled and non-controlled substances, including Patient Appointment Manager software for scheduling. Manages inventory and accounting while complying with state and federal laws including DEA requirements.
• Implementation, Training, and Support Services Professional services including implementation support with 1-2 month average implementation cycles and data conversion, multi-channel training delivery (video, internet, classroom, on-site), and 24/7 technical support with live answer during business hours and a guaranteed callback within five minutes after hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of prescriptions processed per month across customer base
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration33 records

AI capability1 record

Feature11 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• SurescriptscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Surescripts network for e-prescribing - enables electronic prescription exchange between prescribers and pharmacies with automatic prescription population.
• Parata SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Parata RDS (Robotic Dispensing System) automating 50-65% of prescription volume at 100% accuracy for drug and dose.
• ScriptProcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ScriptPro pharmacy robotics and workflow systems for error reduction and cost management.
• AutoMedcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with AutoMed automated prescription filling systems for pharmacies of all sizes.
• Kirby LestercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Kirby Lester dispensing systems including KL60 and automated counting devices.
• PharmAssist (Workflow Innovation Associates)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with PharmAssist next-generation dispensing technology and workflow solutions.
• RelayHealthstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for electronic connectivity, claims processing, value-added transactions, and pharmacy network connectivity.
• eRx NetworkstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for third-party claims management, Medicare/Medicaid DME billing, reconciliation services, and e-prescribing.
• CoverMyMedsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for electronic prior authorization (ePA) functionality at point of prescribing.
• American Associated Pharmacies (AAP)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember-owned cooperative of 2,000+ independent pharmacies providing collective purchasing power and cost advantages.
• PPOKstrategicTechnology or IntegrationThird-party contracting services, claims reconciliation, MAC evaluations, and audit services for 2600+ member pharmacies.
• NCPDPcoreOthersCompliance with National Council for Prescription Drug Programs standards for electronic data exchange.
• ASAPcoreOthersCompliance with American Society for Automation in Pharmacy standards.
• NCPAstrategicOthersNational Community Pharmacists Association partnership for independent pharmacy advocacy and resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Digital Pharmacist: Digital patient engagement and communication platform for pharmacies, overlapping with several Abacus modules (LDM/Fusion-Rx patient messaging, Amplicare outreach). Adjacent rather than head-to-head, increasingly bundled into competing PMS offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Epic Willow (Epic Systems): Pharmacy module within Epic's health-system EHR suite, competing in the hospital/inpatient pharmacy segment where Abacus also operates. Established incumbent in large health systems with deep clinical integration.
• McKesson Pharmacy Systems (EnterpriseRx): Enterprise pharmacy management platform from McKesson serving large chains and hospital systems. Broader portfolio of healthcare distribution and technology services but overlapping dispensing and e-prescribing capabilities.

Direct peers

• Rx30 (RedSail Technologies): Long-standing pharmacy management system competitor also referenced in Abacus testimonials. Part of the RedSail portfolio offering comparable dispensing, clinical, and workflow functionality to independents.
• Liberty Software: Pharmacy management system for independent pharmacies offering dispensing, e-prescribing, and POS integration similar to Abacus. Competes in the same customer segment and feature set.
• PioneerRx: Cloud-native pharmacy management system purpose-built for independent pharmacies. Direct competitor in the same target segment with a more modern, browser-based architecture that contrasts with Abacus's Windows platform.
• QS/1 (RedSail Technologies): Pharmacy management system serving independent and chain pharmacies, explicitly named in Abacus customer testimonials as a competitor. Now part of RedSail Technologies, a PE-backed rollup that competes across multiple pharmacy software brands.
• BestRx: Pharmacy management software targeting independent retail pharmacies with workflow and POS functionality comparable to Visual Pharmacy Plus. Competes on ease of use and pricing in the same SMB segment.
• Computer-Rx (RedSail Technologies): Pharmacy management system in the RedSail Technologies portfolio, directly competing with Abacus for independent pharmacy customers across retail and LTC workflows.
• PharmaServe: Independent pharmacy management software vendor offering similar dispensing and workflow features. Comparable target market and business model for small US independent pharmacies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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