Barcodes are essential for accurate medication administration and efficient workflows in healthcare systems. They allow quick scanning, reduce errors, and improve traceability. Access Medication Management (AMM) and Access Point of Care (APOC) both support a wide range of barcode types to ensure flexibility and compatibility with pharmacy systems and scanning devices.
Include QR codes and standard barcodes on dispensing labels
Dispensing labels can include both a QR code and a standard barcode from the pharmacy system. Barcodes can be added manually through the AMM desktop app or received automatically via an interface with your pharmacy system.
Multiple barcodes per order
Each medication order can have:
One primary barcode.
Multiple alternative barcodes.
This flexibility ensures compatibility with different scanning setups.
Storage of barcode types
All barcode types, whether QR codes or standard barcodes, are stored as simple strings. The format 1D or 2D doesn't affect how the barcode is saved in the system.
Scanner compatibility
Generic 2D scanners, such as the Metter HS2200, have been tested and work with QR codes. This means you can use widely available hardware for scanning.
QR code support in the desktop app
The AMM desktop app fully supports QR codes during medication check-in. You can scan QR codes when adding medications into the system without any issues.
Barcode compatibility
For information on which barcode types are supported within AMM and APOC, use our compatibility table:
📌 Note: Barcode usage may vary depending on your pharmacy setup.
Barcode type | AMM | APOC |
Linear codes (1D) |
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2D codes |
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GS1 2D barcodes |
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