Modernizing Community Pharmacy Prescribing for Veterans

Written by DSS | Aug 19, 2026, 4:47:49 PM

Helping providers streamline community pharmacy prescribing while giving Veterans faster, more convenient access to medications

Key Takeaways

How does RxTracker modernize prescription workflows?
RxTracker replaces manual fax and phone-based community pharmacy prescribing with secure electronic prescribing integrated directly with VA EHR.
What benefits does RxTracker provide for providers?
By streamlining outpatient prescription workflows and improving communication with community pharmacies, RxTracker helps reduce administrative burden and allows providers to work within their existing VA EHR environment.
Why does it matter for Veterans?
Veterans gain greater flexibility to receive prescriptions at participating retail pharmacies, reducing unnecessary travel, and making it easier to access medication closer at home.

Electronic prescribing improves workflows for providers while making it easier for Veterans to access the medications they need.

Many Veterans prefer filling prescriptions at local retail pharmacies rather than traveling to a VA medical center of waiting several days for medications to arrive by mail. As virtual care and tele-urgent care continue expanding, providers increasingly need the flexibility to prescribe medications based on Veteran preferences while maintaining secure clinical workflows.

RxTracker helps modernize this process by enabling secure electronic prescribing to retail pharmacies. Today, the solution supports providers across 17 VA Medical Centers, helping improve workflow efficiency, strengthen pharmacy communication, and expand convenient access to medications for Veterans.

How RxTracker Supports Modern Prescription Management

RxTracker helps modernize outpatient prescription workflows by:

Replaces manual fax and phone-based community pharmacy prescribing with secure electronic prescribing
Integrates directly with VA EHR, allowing providers to continue working within familiar clinical workflows
Securely transmit prescriptions to participating retail pharmacies through certified electronic prescribing networks
Improves communication between VA providers and community pharmacies
Supports telehealth and outpatient care by making it easier for Veterans to receive medications closer to home
Helps reduce administrative burden so providers can spend more time focusing on patient care

Modernizing health care is not only about implementing new technology. It is about improving everyday experiences for both providers and Veterans.

By replacing manual community pharmacy prescribing with secire electronic workflows, RxTracker hels reduce administrative burden, improve operational efficiency, and give Veterans greater flexibility in how they receive medications. As more health care organizations look to modernize prescription management, solutions that improve both clinician workflows and patient convenience will continue playing an important role.

Contact DSS today to learn more about how RxTracker can help modernize community retail pharmacy prescription management, improve workflow efficiency, and expand access to care for Veterans. Subscribe to our blog page to stay informed of the stories that matter to you.

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