KAKEHASHI develops a cloud-based electronic medication record system that digitizes patient information management for pharmacies, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. The company addresses the challenge of outdated paper-based processes in Japan's approximately 60,000 pharmacies, facilitating their digital transformation.
Funding
$121.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many pharmacies in Japan still rely on outdated, paper-based processes for managing patient medication records, leading to inefficiencies and potential inaccuracies. This can hinder effective communication, increase administrative burden, and limit the ability to provide optimal patient care.
Solution
KAKEHASHI offers a suite of cloud-based solutions designed to digitize and streamline pharmacy operations, enhancing both efficiency and patient care. Their flagship product, Musubi, is an electronic medication record system that allows pharmacists to conduct consultations while simultaneously creating accurate and comprehensive patient records. Musubi Insight provides data visualization tools for pharmacy management, enabling data-driven decision-making. Pocket Musubi facilitates communication between pharmacists and patients regarding medication adherence and potential issues. Musubi AI automates inventory management and ordering. Pharmarket is a secondary market for pharmacies to buy and sell unused drugs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes pharmacists and pharmacy owners in Japan seeking to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient engagement, and leverage data-driven insights for better decision-making.
Features
- Musubi: Electronic medication record system enabling simultaneous consultation and record creation via a touch-screen interface.
- Musubi Insight: Cloud-based analytics platform providing visibility into key pharmacy performance indicators, including sales, prescription volume, and patient engagement.
- Pocket Musubi: Patient engagement tool for remote monitoring of medication adherence and proactive intervention by pharmacists.
- Musubi AI: AI-powered inventory management system for automated ordering and stock optimization.
- Pharmarket: Online marketplace for pharmacies to buy and sell excess medications, reducing waste and improving resource utilization.
- MusuViva!: Online community for pharmacists to connect, share best practices, and collaborate on new initiatives.