Chemist Warehouse, Corum digital connect

CHEMIST Warehouse and Corum Health are the latest community pharmacy vendors to confirm connections to the government’s My Health Record system.

The additions mean every provider has now signed up to the Australian Digital Health Agency’s Community Pharmacy Software Industry Partnership (W 13 Feb).

The agency said Chemist Warehouse represents 30% of the community pharmacy market, while Corum’s customer base comprises 1,000 pharmacies.

Chemist Warehouse managing partner Mark Finocchiaro said the connection would enable the company’s health professionals to make informed decisions through improved access to relevant and timely health information, leading to better patient health outcomes “and allowing our pharmacies to offer new and innovative services”.

Corum Group ceo David Clarke said the company was “determined to take a leading roll in the connected, integrated world of digital health for the benefit of our customers and the millions of Australians who value their expertise”.

PSA president Shane Jackson said connection to My Health Record would be a “game changer” in the care delivered by pharmacists.

Chemist Warehouse and Corum will join Minfos, POS Works and RxOne who recently connected with My Health Record, along with Fred IT which integrated its Fred Dispense product in 2013.