On this page
01. What owners tell you02. The words that sell03. Say it like this04. Your 30-second pitch05. What the POS gives them06. Answers to the usual objections07. Available now at Qyvea08. The follow-up message to send09. Get a quote for your client10. FAQ
A pharmacy sells many small items where mistakes matter. Scanning, labels and expiry tracking are what a pharmacy owner values.
Key takeaways
- Scan, do not search
- See expiry coming
- Clear labels
- Faster counter
01What owners tell you
Pharmacies run on trust and accuracy. A wrong price, a missing batch or an expired pack costs money and reputation.
- Expired stock found at the back of the shelf.
- Prices differ between the shelf, the till and the supplier's invoice.
- Staff look up products by name and pick the wrong strength.
- Stock counts are slow and often wrong.
- Receipts do not show enough detail for insurance or customers.
02The words that sell
Owners do not buy equipment. They buy the day they want to have. These are the outcomes to talk about when you pitch a POS to pharmacy.
03Say it like this
Short, plain lines work best. Use them as they are or put them in your own words.
- “Your staff will scan the box and the right product appears, so fewer mix-ups.”
- “You will see what is about to expire while there is still time to sell it.”
- “Labels print clean every time, with the instructions your customers need.”
- “You will know your stock without closing the shop to count.”
04Your 30-second pitch
Say this when you have the owner's attention at the counter. Stop after the question and let them answer.
05What the POS gives them
| Part | What the owner gets |
|---|---|
| Barcode scanner | Reads packs accurately at the counter |
| Receipt printer | Detailed receipts for customers and insurance |
| Label printer | Dosage and shelf labels that stay readable |
| POS terminal | Fast, simple screen that staff learn quickly |
| Handheld scanner | Counts shelves in hours, not days |
| UPS | Keeps the counter running and records safe |
06Answers to the usual objections
| The owner says | You answer |
|---|---|
| Our software already works. | Then we fit hardware that works with it. The scanner and printer do not change your software. |
| Labels are fine by hand. | Printed labels are clearer and more professional, and save time at a busy counter. |
| Staff will not learn it. | Scanning is easier than looking up names. We train them on site. |
| It will slow the counter down. | It speeds it up; the scanner does the finding. |
07Available now at Qyvea
These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
08The follow-up message to send
Send this on WhatsApp the same day, while the visit is fresh. Change the details to match what you saw.
09Get a quote for your client
10Frequently asked questions
Will it work with pharmacy software?
Most scanners act like a keyboard and work with any software; ask your vendor about printers.
Can it print dosage labels?
A thermal label printer can; check your software supports your label size.
Do I need a label printer?
If you dispense and label, yes.
Can I track expiry?
That is a software feature; ask your vendor.
