Pharmacy & Inventory Management
Point-of-sale, purchase management, stock control, GST/GSTR-3B compliance
The Pharmacy & Inventory module is one of the most comprehensive modules in HIMS. It covers the complete pharmacy lifecycle: point-of-sale billing, purchase invoice management (with AI automation coming), purchase orders, multi-location stock management (issue, transfer, adjustment, reorder), rack management, GST compliance, GSTR-3B reporting, and sales point management.
Key Highlights
Complete Pharmacy Operations
From purchase invoice to patient billing — manage the entire pharmacy lifecycle in one system.
GST/GSTR-3B Ready
Built-in GST compliance with automatic tax calculations, HSN code mapping, and GSTR-3B report generation.
Smart Stock Management
Real-time stock across multiple locations, automatic reorder alerts, and expiry tracking prevent stockouts and waste.
Complete Feature List
Everything included in the Pharmacy module.
Point-of-Sale (POS)
Fast pharmacy billing with barcode scanning, batch selection, and multi-payment modes
Purchase Management
Purchase invoice entry with supplier management, batch tracking, and rate history
Purchase Orders
Generate and track purchase orders with auto-suggestions based on stock levels
Stock Management
Stock issue, transfer between locations, adjustment, and real-time stock levels
Reorder Management
Automatic reorder point alerts and purchase suggestions based on consumption patterns
Rack Management
Map products to physical rack locations for quick retrieval during dispensing
GST & Tax Management
Complete GST handling with CGST/SGST/IGST, HSN codes, and tax slab management
GSTR-3B Reporting
Generate GSTR-3B compliant reports for GST filing directly from HIMS data
Sales Point Management
Multiple billing points (main pharmacy, ward, OT) with consolidated stock
Expiry Management
Track expiry dates, generate near-expiry alerts, and manage returns to suppliers
AI Enhancements for Pharmacy
This module is being enhanced with AI capabilities.
Smart Autocomplete + Last Purchase Auto-Fill
Auto-fills Rate, Factor, MRP, SP, Tax from last purchase history for the selected supplier-product pair. Includes rate deviation alerts and expiry warnings.
Impact: 50% faster per-item entry
Bulk Excel/CSV Invoice Import
One-click import of supplier digital invoices with configurable column mapping and fuzzy product matching.
Impact: Eliminate manual entry for digital invoices
Invoice OCR + AI Extraction
Scan printed invoices using Azure AI Document Intelligence with Claude Vision fallback. Extracts all line items, rates, quantities, and GST data.
Impact: Near-zero manual entry for printed invoices
Intelligent GST Validation
AI validates CGST/SGST/IGST splits, checks HSN code tax slabs, and flags mismatches before invoice save.
Impact: Prevent costly GST filing errors
Mobile Invoice Photo Capture
Photograph invoices on phone, AI processes, items appear on desktop for review. Built on Blazor PWA.
Impact: Process invoices from anywhere
Drug Interaction & Safety Checker
Real-time drug-drug interaction checks, allergy cross-referencing, duplicate therapy alerts, and dosing validation.
Impact: Prevent adverse drug events
Pharmacy Demand Forecasting
Predicts medicine demand based on seasonal patterns, patient load, and consumption history.
Impact: Reduce stockouts by 50%, expiry waste by 30%
Integrates With
Pharmacy connects seamlessly with these HIMS modules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does HIMS handle GST for pharmacy billing?
Yes, HIMS includes complete GST handling — CGST/SGST/IGST calculations, HSN code mapping, tax slab management, and GSTR-3B report generation for filing.
Can HIMS manage multiple pharmacy locations?
Yes, HIMS supports multiple sales points (main pharmacy, ward pharmacy, OT pharmacy) with consolidated stock management and inter-location transfers.
See Pharmacy in Action
Book a free demo to explore the Pharmacy & Inventory Management module and the rest of HIMS.