[September 15, 2014]

Parata Systems Showcases Pharmacy Technology Solutions at HIMSS AsiaPac14 Digital Healthcare Week

Parata Systems, a leading provider of pharmacy technology solutions to support coordinated care, better health outcomes and lower medical costs, announced today that it is exhibiting at HIMSS AsiaPac14 Digital Healthcare Week in Singapore.

For the first time, Parata (Booth 225) will showcase its suite of pharmacy technology solutions at the conference hosted by HIMSS, a cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of IT and management systems for the betterment of health care. The conference provides a uniue learning and networking opportunity for government policymakers, hospital senior executives, care providers, clinicians, nurses, health care IT professionals and technology companies to come together to collaborate and share with the common goal toward improving the quality and accessibility of care for patients.

Parata also announced it has joined the new Outpatient Pharmacy Automation System (OPAS) initiative at Singapore-based Tan Tock Seng Hospital's (TTSH) Department of Pharmacy. Integrating known automation technologies and robotics from around the world, the OPAS initiative-a first in the region-is a key enabler in the transformation of the hospital's outpatient pharmacy journey. The goal is to set new benchmarks in the way and time medications are dispensed.

"Our presence at the HIMSS AsiaPac14 conference, together with our participation in TTSH's OPAS initiative demonstrate our commitment to serving pharmacists and other health care providers in the Asia-Pacific region," explained Mark Longley, vice president Business Development, Parata Systems. "The time is right to establish a stronger presence in this fast-growing health care marketplace. Our partnership with TTSH is a great starting point, and we look forward to growing from there."

About Parata Systems, LLC

Parata provides technology solutions to support coordinated care, better health outcomes, and lower medical costs, empowering pharmacists to grow their businesses. Founded in 2001, the Durham-based company is a brand trusted by more than 12,000 pharmacies and a growing number of global health care professionals serving diverse patient populations. Through Parata, pharmacists can leverage a combination of high-tech tools and workflow to free time to counsel patients, identify and avoid medication interactions, encourage adherence, and more. We have filled more than 2.5 billion prescriptions, helping pharmacists avoid an estimated 15 million medication errors. For more information, visit www.parata.com, or contact [email protected], 888-PARATA1 (727-2821), Facebook (News - Alert) or Twitter.

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