The following is a guest article by Kevin Minassian, President at Datascan Pharmacy Software Key Takeaways Healthcare automation works best when it eases workflow pressure instead of trying to replace pharmacy staff A lot of the value of automation comes from taking over repetitive admin work, allowing the staff to focus on patient care and

Amid Widespread Pharmacy Software Consolidation, Datascan Commits to Remaining Independent After years of acquisition interest, the family-owned pharmacy technology company says it will not sell to a private-equity or corporate consolidator — preserving long-term choice, personal service and vendor freedom for independent pharmacies Following more than a decade of acquisitions, corporate consolidation, ownership changes and discontinued software platforms across the pharmacy software industry, Datascan today announced a long-term commitment to remain independently owned and dedicated exclusively to serving independent community pharmacies. Datascan President and Owner Kevin Minassian said the company is not being positioned for sale to a private-equity group, corporate consolidator or industry roll-up. Instead, Datascan will continue investing in its technology, employees, customer support and long-term relationships with independent pharmacy owners. The announcement comes at a time when the number of independently owned pharmacy software companies has continued to shrink. Pharmacy owners have watched longtime software vendors get acquired, products get discontinued and support organizations change almost overnight. Some have been forced to replace software systems they believed would support their businesses for years. Others have experienced higher prices, reduced service and new requirements to use specific payment processors, claims switches or other vendors selected by the software company. According to Minassian, these changes have left many independent pharmacies with fewer meaningful choices and less control over the technology relationships that affect their businesses every day. "Independent pharmacy owners already have enough outside pressures working against them," Minassian said. "They should not also have to wonder whether their software company will be sold, whether their system will be discontinued, whether the people they trust will still be there or whether they are going to be forced into another vendor relationship simply because it creates more profit for the software company." ### **A Decision Forged Through Acquisition Interest** Over the last several years, Datascan has received repeated acquisition interest from companies seeking to purchase the business. One opportunity progressed far enough that Minassian seriously considered selling. The financial offer was significant, but the proposed terms changed late in the process. Datascan walked away from the transaction. Minassian said that experience ultimately gave him greater clarity about the future of the company. "For a brief period, I had to seriously consider what selling Datascan could mean for me and my family," Minassian said. "When the deal changed at the last minute, we walked away. At the time, it was frustrating. Looking back, I am grateful it happened because it forced me to stop thinking about what Datascan might be worth to a buyer and start thinking about what Datascan is worth to the people who depend on it." Those people include Datascan's customers, employees and development team, many of whom have worked with the company for more than a decade. They also include the next generation of the Minassian family. Minassian has begun discussing with his daughter's the possibility that they could eventually become the third generation of the family to participate in the ownership or leadership of Datascan. While they are young and focused on education, it is a consideration for a future career, Minassian said he wants to preserve Datascan so that opportunity remains available to his children. "I do not know what my daughters will ultimately decide to do, and I am not going to make that decision for them," Minassian said. "What I can do is preserve the opportunity. I want Datascan to remain an option for my family, for the employees who have helped build it and for the customers who have trusted us." ### A Public Commitment to Remain Independent Minassian said Datascan's long-term plan is now clear: the company will remain independently owned and will not be sold into the private-equity and corporate consolidation cycle reshaping the pharmacy software industry. Future succession could include continued family ownership or an internal transition involving members of the Datascan team, but the company is not being prepared for an outside sale or private-equity exit. "I am making a clear commitment," Minassian said. "We are not building Datascan so we can package it up and sell it to the highest bidder. We are building it to last." "We are staying independent. We are going to continue taking care of our customers, investing in our people and building better technology for independent pharmacies. Independent pharmacies deserve to know that an independent choice will still be here for them." ### **Continued Investment in Pharmacy Technology** Datascan has spent the last several years modernizing and expanding its technology ecosystem. The company's ongoing investments include its core pharmacy management platform, integrated point-of-sale system, patient-facing mobile application, delivery management technology, workflow automation, central store management, long-term care and compounding capabilities, and integrations with nearly 100 third-party pharmacy technology providers. Minassian said those investments will continue and accelerate. "We have been working vigorously to update and improve every part of our platform," Minassian said. "We are not slowing down. We are continuing to modernize our technology, improve workflow, expand automation, strengthen our mobile platforms and build the next generation of tools independent pharmacies will need." "We are not making those investments with a sale in mind. We are making them because our customers deserve better technology and because independent pharmacies need every possible advantage they can get." ### **Preserving Customer Choice** Datascan's commitment to independence also includes protecting the ability of pharmacy owners to choose the vendors and services that are best for their businesses. The company said it will not require customers to use a particular credit card processor, insurance claims switch or other third-party vendor solely because the arrangement creates an additional revenue stream for Datascan. "We do not believe a pharmacy software company should make money by controlling every transaction that passes through the pharmacy," Minassian said. "Our job is to provide the technology that helps the pharmacy operate more efficiently, remain profitable and take better care of its patients." "Our customers should be able to choose the processor, switch, hardware and business partners that make the most sense for them. We want to earn their business through the quality of our software and support-not by locking them into relationships they did not choose." Datascan also reaffirmed its commitment to reasonable, transparent pricing without relying on forced add-ons, surprise fees or mandatory vendor arrangements. ### **Support as a Long-Term Investment** Minassian said customer support will remain one of Datascan's highest priorities. While some acquired technology companies reduce staffing, outsource customer service or consolidate support operations to lower costs, Datascan intends to continue investing in experienced support personnel and programmers who understand both the software and the day-to-day realities of pharmacy operations. "We will not replace anyone in our support team with an AI agent ever," Minassian said. "Live, quick response support is one of the most important things we provide." "Anybody can claim to offer great support. Our customers say it for us, and have shared that sentiment all over the internet. Our clients know the people answering the phone, and our team knows our clients." Many Datascan employees have been with the company for more than 10 years, creating institutional knowledge and customer relationships that Minassian considers central to the company's long-term value. ### **Ensuring Independent Pharmacies Continue to Have a Choice** Datascan serves independently owned community pharmacies rather than national retail chains or large corporate pharmacy groups. Minassian said that focus will not change. "We understand why independence matters because we are independent too," Minassian said. "We know what it is like to compete against much larger companies. We know what it is like to make decisions based on what is right for customers, employees and the long-term health of the business-not what produces the best return for an outside investor this quarter." "Independent pharmacies have spent years watching their choices disappear. We intend to make sure one strong, independent choice remains." Minassian said the company's commitment can be summarized simply: "We had the opportunity to sell. We chose to stay independent. We chose our customers, our employees, the next generation and the independent pharmacy community." "We are not building Datascan for an exit. We are building it to last." ### About Datascan Datascan is an independently owned pharmacy software company serving independently owned community pharmacies throughout the United States and the Bahamas. Its integrated technology ecosystem includes Datascan Pharmacy Software, Datascan Point of Sale, Mobile Scripts, Datascan Delivery, Central Store Management, customizable workflow, compounding, long-term care capabilities and integrations with nearly 100 third-party pharmacy technology providers. Datascan's sole purpose is to help independent community pharmacies operate more efficiently, remain profitable and provide exceptional patient care through reliable, powerful technology backed by knowledgeable, human support. For more information, visit www.datascanpharmacy.com. Start A Conversation Datascan Pharmacy Systems 877-222-RXRX datascanpharmacy.com Sponsored. Content provided by Datascan.

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The following is a guest article by Kevin Minassian, President at Datascan Pharmacy Software Key Takeaways Healthcare automation works best when it eases workflow pressure instead of trying to replace pharmacy staff A lot of the value of automation comes from taking over repetitive admin work, allowing the staff to focus on patient care and

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# Independent Pharmacies: You’re doing everything right — and you’re underwater before the day even starts! For over 45 years, Datascan has had your back through every version of "the squeeze". ## PHARMACY OWNERS: Sick of Being Screwed? Sick of PBM abuse? Sick of losing money on prescriptions? Sick of feeling ripped off? Sick of rising costs? Sick of staffing issues? Sick of working harder - and making less? If you feel ready to give up, you're not alone. You are NOT destined to fail. ## Datascan = Dependable by Design The Datascan Promise: **No hidden fees -** no cost to fill cash prescriptions, no insane add-ons **No overpriced bundled vendor lock-ins -** you have choices **Easy to read contracts -** with no hidden agenda **Support that respects your time -** No waiting on hold, rapid ticket resolution. **Never feel ignored -** Leadership is available when it matters You deserve a software partner that works for you. Not one that works you over. ## See What Stability and Honesty Really Looks Like For over 45 years, Datascan has supported independent pharmacies with reliable software, transparent pricing, and real customer support. Start a Conversation Datascan Pharmacy Systems 877-222-RXRX datascanpharmacy.com _Content provided by Datascan._

# Independent Pharmacies: You’re doing everything right — and you’re underwater before the day even starts! For over 45 years, Datascan has had your back through every version of "the squeeze". ## PHARMACY OWNERS: Sick of Being Screwed? Sick of PBM abuse? Sick of losing money on prescriptions? Sick of feeling ripped off? Sick of rising costs? Sick of staffing issues? Sick of working harder - and making less? If you feel ready to give up, you're not alone. You are NOT destined to fail. ## Datascan = Dependable by Design The Datascan Promise: **No hidden fees -** no cost to fill cash prescriptions, no insane add-ons **No overpriced bundled vendor lock-ins -** you have choices **Easy to read contracts -** with no hidden agenda **Support that respects your time -** No waiting on hold, rapid ticket resolution. **Never feel ignored -** Leadership is available when it matters You deserve a software partner that works for you. Not one that works you over. ## See What Stability and Honesty Really Looks Like For over 45 years, Datascan has supported independent pharmacies with reliable software, transparent pricing, and real customer support. Start a Conversation Datascan Pharmacy Systems 877-222-RXRX datascanpharmacy.com _Content provided by Datascan._

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