Epic Willow Inpatient Pharmacy System
Integrated pharmacy management within the Epic ecosystem.
Overview
Epic's Willow Inpatient Pharmacy System is a core component of its integrated EHR. While not a standalone IV workflow product, it includes modules and features for managing the entire medication process, including IV preparation. It supports barcode verification, integration with automated dispensing cabinets, and has capabilities for documenting compounding steps. Some institutions use its 'Dispense Prep' feature, which can be configured with gravimetric checking, as their primary IV workflow tool.
✨ Key Features
- Integration with Epic EHR
- Barcode verification for medication preparation
- Dispense Preparation workflow management
- Optional gravimetric checking configuration
- Order management and pharmacist verification queues
- Integration with carousels and robots
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep, native integration with the patient's electronic health record
- A single system for ordering, preparing, dispensing, and administering medications
- Highly configurable to match specific hospital workflows
Unique Value: Provides a seamlessly integrated pharmacy workflow within the patient's comprehensive health record, eliminating data silos between prescribing, preparation, and administration.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Streamlining medication order verification
- Providing a single, integrated record for medication preparation and administration
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Hospitals not using the Epic EHR
- Pharmacies requiring advanced, dedicated hardware-based workflow management (without third-party integration)
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to standalone IV workflow systems, it offers unparalleled integration at the cost of potentially less specialized, hardware-driven compounding features (unless integrated with a third-party vendor).
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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