Comparison against Fillware. Updated 2026-09-14.

PharmFlow vs Fillware: Honest Comparison for BC Pharmacies

Fillware sells an Rx system with a joined POS for small and mid-size pharmacies. Its public site states the points below. This page compares that record with what PharmFlow ships today.

The short form: Fillware joins dispensary and till on one platform. PharmFlow covers intake, safety checks, and pickup with no POS. Read the table before you decide.

Feature table

Feature	Fillware	PharmFlow
Rx workflow coverage	Yes. Rx system covers patients, scripts, inventory, billing, workflow, and daily operations. Source	Yes. Web workflow covers scripts, patients, inventory, and pickup queue. Billing is not included.
Joined point of sale	Yes. POS runs on the same platform as the Rx system, per the Fillware POS page. Source	No. No POS module. PharmFlow stops at pickup verification.
Inventory control and reporting	Yes. POS page states stock control, sales reports, and margin views from one system. Source	Partial. Low stock flags against reorder levels. Sales and margin reports are not included.
Workflow fit to the store	Yes. Fillware states each setup is shaped round the store workflow after business review. Source	Partial. Fixed web workflow with per-site check-in stations. Custom builds are not offered.
Fax send and receive	Not published. The public Fillware pages reviewed do not state fax send or receive. Source	No. No fax intake. The gap analysis scores this at 0%. PharmFlow reads uploaded scans instead.
E-prescribing receive	Not published. The public Fillware pages reviewed do not state e-prescribing receive. Source	No. No e-prescribing link. The gap analysis scores e-prescribing at 0%.
Compliance packaging	Not published. The public Fillware pages reviewed do not state dosette or blister pack support. Source	No. No compliance packaging. The gap analysis scores this at 0%.
Pickup queue and patient check-in	Not published. The public Fillware pages reviewed do not state QR or SMS check-in. Source	Yes. Live pickup queue with QR and SMS check-in and SMS replies.

Who should stay on Fillware

Stay on Fillware if any of these describe your site. PharmFlow does not replace them today.

You run the till on Fillware POS. PharmFlow has no POS, so the till stays where it works.
You want one vendor for dispensary and front shop. Fillware joins both. PharmFlow covers dispensary tasks only.
You rely on a setup shaped round your store. Fillware builds round your workflow. PharmFlow ships one fixed flow.
You need sales and margin views with stock. Fillware reports both. PharmFlow flags low stock only.

Where PharmFlow adds value

These are shipped features, not plans. Each one runs today.

QR and SMS check-in with a live pickup queue your staff can see at a glance.
OCR scan of paper scripts so intake starts from a photo.
Drug to drug checks against active meds at fill time.
Audit log with CSV export for reviews and inspections.

Common questions

Does PharmFlow include a point of sale?

No. PharmFlow stops at pickup verification. The till stays on Fillware.

Does PharmFlow handle insurance billing?

No. PharmFlow has no claims adjudication. Keep billing in your current system.

What does PharmFlow do better than Fillware?

Patient check-in and pickup. QR and SMS check-in feed a live queue built for the pickup counter.

Can the two systems run side by side?

Yes. Many teams dispense in Fillware while running pickup and intake in PharmFlow.