CDRx and McLernons Integration

CDRx and McLernons Announce MPS Integration for Controlled Drug Management

CDRx and McLernons are delighted to announce the completion of their integration between MPS and the CDRx controlled drug register platform. This exciting update brings smarter, safer, and more efficient CD management to community pharmacies.

For pharmacy teams who have long managed controlled drugs through cumbersome paper registers, this integration marks a significant step forward. It dramatically improves both regulatory compliance and day-to-day efficiency.

The Challenges of Traditional CD Management

Controlled drugs are among the most tightly regulated products a community pharmacy handles. To ensure safety and compliance, pharmacy teams must follow strict regulations set down by the Pharmaceutical Society.

Every dispensing event requires an accurate record. Every entry must be perfectly legible, and staff must keep the register available for inspection at any time.

In practice, this requirement has meant handwritten registers and manual double-entry. Teams must type data into the dispensing system and then write it again in the CD book. This creates a significant ongoing administrative burden for pharmacy teams who already manage a demanding workload.

Errors in the register, however minor, require a lengthy correction process. Ultimately, the time spent on manual CD recording is time that teams could spend on patient care.

A Seamless, Automated Workflow

The integration between MPS and CDRx changes everything. When you dispense a controlled drug through MPS, the dispensing event flows directly into CDRx. The system populates the digital CD register automatically.

This update completely eliminates the double-entry burden. It removes the risk of transcription errors entirely. Best of all, your register remains current, accurate, and available at a moment’s notice.

The design of the MPS and CDRx integration fits seamlessly into your existing dispensing workflow rather than adding extra steps. When you process a CD prescription through MPS, the system passes the relevant data directly to CDRx. The platform then records it in the digital register automatically. Pharmacy teams no longer need to make a separate manual entry in a paper book after each dispensing event.

Key Benefits for Your Pharmacy

  • No More Double Entry: CD dispensing data entered once in MPS flows automatically into the CDRx digital register.

  • Fewer Errors: Removing the manual transcription step eliminates the most common source of CD recording errors.

  • Real-Time Accuracy: The digital register stays up to date, giving pharmacy owners and inspectors a clear record at any point.

  • Stronger Compliance: A consistent, auditable digital trail easily meets the requirements of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations.

  • Time Saved: Pharmacy teams recover meaningful time every day that they previously spent on repetitive paperwork.

Get Started Today

To get started with CDRx alongside your MPS system, get in touch with the McLernons team on 028 9081 1000 during office hours. They will guide you through the setup process. Both the McLernons and CDRx teams support the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for your pharmacy.