Provides an e-prescribing platform that enables clinicians to write and send prescriptions directly to patients, who can choose their preferred pharmacy based on factors like availability, distance, and cost. The system automates pharmacy-related issues, such as out-of-stock medications and long wait times, reducing administrative workload for providers by up to 40 hours annually while improving the patient experience with real-time SMS updates and seamless prescription transfers.
Funding
$16.4M 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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Problem
Clinicians spend significant time on administrative tasks related to prescriptions, such as resolving pharmacy issues and handling prescription transfers. Patients often lack control over where their prescriptions are sent and receive limited updates on their prescription status.
Solution
Photon provides an e-prescribing platform that streamlines the prescription process for both clinicians and patients. The platform allows clinicians to write and send prescriptions electronically, while patients can choose their preferred pharmacy based on factors like location, availability, and cost. Photon automates common pharmacy-related issues, such as out-of-stock medications and prescription transfers, reducing the administrative burden on providers. Patients receive real-time SMS updates on their prescription status, improving their overall experience and adherence.
Target Audience
Photon targets healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other prescribers, as well as digital health companies and health systems looking to streamline their e-prescribing process and improve patient satisfaction.
Features
- E-prescription writing and sending available on any device
- Patient-directed pharmacy selection based on distance, urgency, and price
- Automated handling of pharmacy issues, including out-of-stock medications and prescription transfers
- Real-time SMS updates to patients on prescription status (received, in progress, ready for pickup)
- Integration with mail-order pharmacies
- Low-code integration options for existing EHR systems