New Zealand pharmacies are invited to go digital and transition to Toniq Guard, the nation’s first Medsafe-approved electronic controlled-drug register.

Launching Toniq Guard today, Christchurch-based solutions developer Toniq is preparing for the roll-out of their innovative and labour-saving technology to over 850 pharmacies.

The company says the cloud-based solution has further applications outside the pharmacy sector with organisations and services required to manage controlled drugs.

Toniq senior product manager Luke Tilson said the company had designed the solution so it could be integrated into other industry sectors in the future.

In coming weeks, the priority is to assist the vast network of New Zealand pharmacies to make the leap forward with the new digital technology, he said.

“The electronic controlled-drug register is integrated with the Toniq Dispensary system,” Mr Tilson said. “Many pharmacists have already had input and fully supported the initiative through a trial program with Medsafe oversight.”

He said support was overwhelmingly positive as feedback indicated the solution reduced the administrative burden on pharmacists.

“Pharmacies are required to keep detailed records of any controlled drugs in stock, such as opioids and medicinal cannabis, given the higher level of risk they pose,” he said. “The current process is manual, so it takes considerable time and effort to maintain the registers and achieve the accuracy you need to manage controlled drugs and meet the scrutiny of auditing.

“Toniq Guard has labour-saving automation, accuracy and security, and as a safeguard there is a requirement for an authenticated pharmacist in the process.

“Toniq Guard produces accurate records of the number and type of drugs in storage, leaving the pharmacist to focus on the core business, looking after patients and customers.”

Mr Tilson said Toniq Guard was in development for several years and formally approved for implementation this week by regulatory body Medsafe.

 

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About Toniq

Toniq Ltd has been providing software solutions tailored for pharmacy and retail for over 20 years. Toniq is based in Christchurch with support staff in Auckland. Our client base is New Zealand, Cook Islands, Samoa, and Fiji.

Their offerings include:

• Toniq Retail: A point-of-sale system designed for retail stores, helping manage sales, inventory, and customer interactions efficiently.
• Toniq Dispensary: Pharmacy dispensary software that streamlines medication management, integrates with robotic systems, and supports community care, hospital discharge, and rest home patients2.
• Cloud-Based Tools: Solutions like medication chart services to enhance operational efficiency and patient care.