Overview

We're pleased to announce a significant enhancement to Access Point of Care (APoC) that brings comprehensive barcode scanning improvements to your medication management workflows. This update introduces support for all major pharmaceutical barcode formats, ensuring APoC works seamlessly with any medication packaging you encounter and maintains consistency with Access Medication Management (AMM).

Enhanced barcode scanning

QR code support: Now fully supported for modern pharmacy systems and medication packaging.
Data matrix scanning: Enhanced support for high-density medication labelling used by major pharmacy partners.
PDF417 barcodes: Support for comprehensive medication documentation and regulatory compliance requirements.
GS1 standards compliance: Full support for pharmaceutical industry standards including serialization and traceability requirements.
Legacy format support: Continued compatibility with older medication systems and established pharmacy inventory.

Key benefits

Consistent experience: The following barcode formats now work identically between AMM and APoC: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, GS1 QR Code, GS1 DataMatrix, Code-39 Full ASCII, and Code-93, eliminating workflow disruptions for these key formats.
Pharmacy compatibility: Enhanced compatibility with all major pharmacy partners and systems.
Improved reliability: Enhanced scanning accuracy and error handling for more dependable medication rounds.
Regulatory compliance: Full support for pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements.

We are confident that the enhancements in this release of APoC will elevate your user experience by offering more reliable barcode scanning and seamless workflow consistency. Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping future updates, and we sincerely appreciate your ongoing support. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to your account manager or our dedicated support team.

How this version will be made available

Customers will automatically receive access to the new features and enhancements on the release date, with no action required on your part. The updates will be seamlessly integrated into your existing APoC application through automatic app store updates.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are making every effort to minimise disruptions.

Release date: Wednesday 9th July 2025.
Type: Automatic release.
Components: Full release.

Your feedback and support are invaluable to us as we strive for continuous improvement. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding the release or any aspect of our software, please do not hesitate to reach out to your account manager.

Additional information

What's coming up?

We are continuously working to enhance the performance of APoC. Our goal is to ensure the platform remains reliable, efficient, and aligned with the needs of our users and the evolving pharmaceutical technology landscape.