Health Salon Co., Ltd. Launches "Inventory Sharing Platform" for Dispensing Pharmacies, Offered Completely Free of Charge
Health Salon Co., Ltd. has launched "Inventory Sharing System / Connect Support," a pharmaceutical inventory sharing platform for dispensing pharmacies, available completely free of charge. This service aims to promote the mutual transfer of medicines among local pharmacies, supporting a stable drug supply in the region and helping pharmacies meet the requirements of the newly established "Regional Support and Drug Supply System Addition" in the FY2026 dispensing fee revision.
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Health Salon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshinao Sakai; hereinafter "the Company") has commenced offering "Inventory Sharing System / Connect Support," an inventory sharing platform for dispensing pharmacies, as a service available completely free of charge for perpetuity.
By enabling neighboring pharmacies to visualize and mutually transfer pharmaceutical inventory, the service supports the stable supply of medicines in the region. It also contributes to establishing systems required by the facility standards of the "Regional Support and Drug Supply System Addition," newly established in the FY2026 (Reiwa 8) dispensing fee revision, such as "distribution of medicines to other insurance pharmacies" and "responding to inquiries about pharmacies with stock during supply shortages."
■ Background of Service Launch
Amidst the prolonged instability in the supply of medicines, particularly generic drugs, the FY22026 dispensing fee revision reorganized the conventional "Generic Drug Dispensing System Addition" and "Regional Support System Addition." It newly established the "Regional Support and Drug Supply System Addition (Additions 1-5)" to evaluate systems contributing to the stable supply of medicines.
The facility standards for the new addition specify requirements based on collaboration among regional pharmacies, in addition to planned procurement and inventory management, such as:
- Having a track record of distributing medicines to other insurance pharmacies.
- When prescription medicines brought by patients are difficult to obtain due to supply shortages, etc., finding a pharmacy with stock, contacting them in advance, and guiding the patient.
On the other hand, a challenge in the field has been that each pharmacy uses different systems, making real-time sharing of inventory information and checking stock at neighboring stores a significant effort.
To solve these issues, the Company has built an inventory sharing network that pharmacies can join while continuing to use their existing claims computers and inventory management systems. We have decided to offer it completely free of charge for perpetuity so that all pharmacies can use it without cost burden.
■ "Inventory Sharing System / Connect Support" Service Overview
This is an inventory sharing and matching platform that resolves the maldistribution of medicines among regional pharmacies, supports the reduction of stagnant inventory, and enables quick responses to sudden prescriptions. With the newly established "Inventory Sharing Member" plan, a wider range of pharmacies can participate, extending beyond the Company's "Your Pharmacy"加盟店 network.
【Usage Fee】
- Completely free (no initial fees or monthly fees whatsoever)
【Main Features】
(1) Flexible CSV Data Mapping Function
- The Company handles mapping of existing claims computer CSV data. Also supports NSIPS.
(2) Own Store Inventory List and Sharing/Listing Management
- Allows selection of "Inventory Sharing" or "Sales Listing" by drug and quantity unit.
(3) Nearby Store Inventory Search Function
- Supports search by product name / GS-1 code + distance filter (1km / 3km / wide area).
(4) Accounting Report Function
- Automatically generates 5 types of reports, including inventory asset valuation, drug price difference analysis, and generic drug ratio.
■ Clearing Challenges Unachievable by Other Services
Multiple inventory sharing and sales services for dispensing pharmacies have been provided to date. However, burdens such as monthly fees and transaction commissions, participation limited to in-house affiliated or specific member networks, and linkage requirements premised on switching claims computers or introducing specific systems have been barriers to widespread adoption in pharmacy settings.
This service resolves these challenges of existing services as follows:
- Completely free of charge (zero initial fees, monthly fees, and no transaction commissions).
- An open, cross-regional inventory sharing network that transcends affiliated or chain boundaries.
- Utilizes existing claims computer and inventory management systems as they are (no system changes required).
- No complex initial setup or development work required; the Company handles CSV mapping.
- Balances "sharing" (consultation for small-lot distribution) and "sales listing" of inventory on a single screen.
■ Accumulation of Know-how Based on 1,500 Store Implementation Track Record / Over 10,000 Planned Installations Already
The Company's unused drug trading platform "Connect Support" has been certified as a tool eligible for IT Introduction Subsidies (currently: Digitalization and AI Introduction Subsidies) and has been utilized by 1,500 dispensing pharmacies nationwide.
The newly released "Inventory Sharing System / Connect Support" is a service that fully reflects the know-how in inventory matching and sales operations cultivated through these implementation track records.
With complete free-of-charge provision and enhanced functions, the scope of adoption has expanded rapidly, with over 10,000 planned installations nationwide at the start of the service. It is expected to expand to a network of over 20,000 stores by next summer, and as the number of participating pharmacies increases, the accuracy and probability of inventory matching are expected to improve dramatically.
By enabling neighboring pharmacies to visualize and mutually transfer pharmaceutical inventory, the service supports the stable supply of medicines in the region. It also contributes to establishing systems required by the facility standards of the "Regional Support and Drug Supply System Addition," newly established in the FY2026 (Reiwa 8) dispensing fee revision, such as "distribution of medicines to other insurance pharmacies" and "responding to inquiries about pharmacies with stock during supply shortages."
■ Background of Service Launch
Amidst the prolonged instability in the supply of medicines, particularly generic drugs, the FY22026 dispensing fee revision reorganized the conventional "Generic Drug Dispensing System Addition" and "Regional Support System Addition." It newly established the "Regional Support and Drug Supply System Addition (Additions 1-5)" to evaluate systems contributing to the stable supply of medicines.
The facility standards for the new addition specify requirements based on collaboration among regional pharmacies, in addition to planned procurement and inventory management, such as:
- Having a track record of distributing medicines to other insurance pharmacies.
- When prescription medicines brought by patients are difficult to obtain due to supply shortages, etc., finding a pharmacy with stock, contacting them in advance, and guiding the patient.
On the other hand, a challenge in the field has been that each pharmacy uses different systems, making real-time sharing of inventory information and checking stock at neighboring stores a significant effort.
To solve these issues, the Company has built an inventory sharing network that pharmacies can join while continuing to use their existing claims computers and inventory management systems. We have decided to offer it completely free of charge for perpetuity so that all pharmacies can use it without cost burden.
■ "Inventory Sharing System / Connect Support" Service Overview
This is an inventory sharing and matching platform that resolves the maldistribution of medicines among regional pharmacies, supports the reduction of stagnant inventory, and enables quick responses to sudden prescriptions. With the newly established "Inventory Sharing Member" plan, a wider range of pharmacies can participate, extending beyond the Company's "Your Pharmacy"加盟店 network.
【Usage Fee】
- Completely free (no initial fees or monthly fees whatsoever)
【Main Features】
(1) Flexible CSV Data Mapping Function
- The Company handles mapping of existing claims computer CSV data. Also supports NSIPS.
(2) Own Store Inventory List and Sharing/Listing Management
- Allows selection of "Inventory Sharing" or "Sales Listing" by drug and quantity unit.
(3) Nearby Store Inventory Search Function
- Supports search by product name / GS-1 code + distance filter (1km / 3km / wide area).
(4) Accounting Report Function
- Automatically generates 5 types of reports, including inventory asset valuation, drug price difference analysis, and generic drug ratio.
■ Clearing Challenges Unachievable by Other Services
Multiple inventory sharing and sales services for dispensing pharmacies have been provided to date. However, burdens such as monthly fees and transaction commissions, participation limited to in-house affiliated or specific member networks, and linkage requirements premised on switching claims computers or introducing specific systems have been barriers to widespread adoption in pharmacy settings.
This service resolves these challenges of existing services as follows:
- Completely free of charge (zero initial fees, monthly fees, and no transaction commissions).
- An open, cross-regional inventory sharing network that transcends affiliated or chain boundaries.
- Utilizes existing claims computer and inventory management systems as they are (no system changes required).
- No complex initial setup or development work required; the Company handles CSV mapping.
- Balances "sharing" (consultation for small-lot distribution) and "sales listing" of inventory on a single screen.
■ Accumulation of Know-how Based on 1,500 Store Implementation Track Record / Over 10,000 Planned Installations Already
The Company's unused drug trading platform "Connect Support" has been certified as a tool eligible for IT Introduction Subsidies (currently: Digitalization and AI Introduction Subsidies) and has been utilized by 1,500 dispensing pharmacies nationwide.
The newly released "Inventory Sharing System / Connect Support" is a service that fully reflects the know-how in inventory matching and sales operations cultivated through these implementation track records.
With complete free-of-charge provision and enhanced functions, the scope of adoption has expanded rapidly, with over 10,000 planned installations nationwide at the start of the service. It is expected to expand to a network of over 20,000 stores by next summer, and as the number of participating pharmacies increases, the accuracy and probability of inventory matching are expected to improve dramatically.