Using Helix as “Software as a Service” via the Internet

Sometimes the least expensive way to begin using pharmacy management software is to subscribe to an application service provider (ASP).   Software offered using an ASP model is also sometimes called on-demand software or software as a service (SaaS).

Software as a Service is one way you use the Helix Pharmacy System.  By subscribing to the Helix online service, you receive all of the benefits of the software as if it were deployed in your pharmacy, including:

  • Reduced startup hardware and software costs
  • Helix software upgrades are applied by RNA
  • Operating system maintenance handled by RNA
  • Pharmacy data automatically and regularly backed up
  • HIPAA secure

In other words, outsourcing your data needs to RNA moves all of the computing off site.

In your pharmacy, workstations have a secure and fast electronic link to the servers and services of RNA, including your laser printer for labels, delivery manifests and medical records. You also get the same thorough installation, configuration and training available to all RNA pharmacies.

With your SaaS service you use a server hosted by RNA at a secure datacenter with built-in redundancy and multi-level access controls. It is another way to control your costs while improving the quality of your business services.

Your customers can use any of the Helix’s services including barcode ordering, eRxRequest, AMOS and remote access to their electronic medical records, for example.


Benefits include:  

  • Conserve startup capital
  • No technology experience required
  • No need to host your own system
  • Reduce time and risk in maintaining your pharmacy and computer systems