Pharmacy integration (CuraRx)
Deploy verified dispensing on the Curably Platform — patient identity, e-prescription intake, allergy checks, and HMO billing evidence for pharmacies in Nigeria and Kenya.
Last updated June 2026
Why pharmacies integrate
| Before Curably | After Curably |
|---|---|
| Manual ID and scheme verification — 3–6 minutes per script | QR/NFC scan → verified beneficiary in under 5 seconds |
| Wrong-patient and duplicate fills from weak identity | Canonical Curably ID + consent-scoped allergy/medication pull |
| Paper claims with weak dispense evidence | Auditable dispense events linked to eRx and encounter |
| No visibility into HMO formulary or pre-auth status | Real-time scheme checks and quarantine before dispense |
CuraRx on the platform
Pharmacy verification is a program rail on Curably infrastructure — not a standalone fraud tool. Identity, consent, and encounter evidence are platform capabilities shared with hospitals and HMOs.
Core workflows
A. Patient verification & dispense
- Patient presents Curably QR, NFC tag, or scheme card at counter or kiosk
- Pharmacist confirms identity; system pulls active prescriptions and allergies under consent
- Platform runs interaction and duplicate-fill checks before dispense
- One-tap dispense records evidence; e-label with QR for refills
B. Insurance & billing
- Attach dispense to verified encounter for NHIA, HMO, or SHA Kenya claims
- Offline queue: verify locally, sync dispense and billing when connectivity returns
- Refill reminders via SMS/WhatsApp where patient opted in
C. Inventory & reporting
- Stock sync from POS via Pharmacy API
- Adherence and population demand signals for chain buyers
- Exports: verifications, reimbursements, controlled-substance audit
Hardware options
| Option | Best for | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Cura Pad (7" touchscreen) | High-volume retail pharmacies | QR/NFC, fingerprint, long battery, offline cache |
| App-only (iPad/Android) | Existing tablet estate | Full workflow; optional Bluetooth QR reader |
| Kiosk Lite | Mall clinics, hospital outpatient pharmacies | Wall-mount check-in + queue ticket |
All scan and dispense events are logged to org-scoped audit. See Kiosk fleet for device management.
Onboarding timeline
- Day 0: Submit pharmacy registration (PCN/NAFDAC or PPB Kenya) via Request access
- Day 1–2: Sandbox org, staff invites, device ship or app provisioning
- Day 3: Staff training (30 min); test on sandbox beneficiaries
- Day 4–5: POS/API integration; simulate 20 scripts
- Day 6–7: Pilot go-live with remote monitoring
Pharmacy chains: bulk CSV onboarding for 50+ locations in 48 hours.
Compliance
- Nigeria: NAFDAC traceability, PCN registration, NDPR-aligned consent and data residency
- Kenya: PPB licensing, Data Protection Act consent requirements
- Controlled substances: batch/lot capture on dispense; export for regulator audit
Security details: Security overview
API integration
POS and chain systems integrate via the Pharmacy API (eRx, dispense, inventory). User-facing workflows run in the pharmacy workspace.