Pharma ERP

Reshaping how pharmacies work.

Web application UX/UI Design

B2B

Healthcare & Pharma

[2014-2018]

[2014-2018]

Project scope

This UX/UI design project involved a comprehensive redesign of a pharmacy ERP system intended to serve 98% of pharmacies in Portugal, accommodating around 12,000 daily users. The focus was on improving usability, simplifying workflows, and delivering a modern, responsive design suitable for both desktop and mobile devices.

Role

Head of UX Design

Industry

Healthcare & Pharma

Client

Confidential due to NDA

Category

Web Application UX/UI Design

Main Challenges

Besides from the complexity and extensiveness of the business logic of the current application, here are the main challenges we had to face during the design of the new platform.

Different types of users

Different types of users

The new app had to be used seamlessly by all the different profiles and roles of users in the pharmacy.

Pharmacy Managers

Interested in the change if it brings value to the business, improving productivity and keeping the employees happy.

Pharmacy Managers

Interested in the change if it brings value to the business, improving productivity and keeping the employees happy.

Pharmacy Managers

Interested in the change if it brings value to the business, improving productivity and keeping the employees happy.

Senior Technicians

Professionals without pharmaceutical education background but huge experience with the original platform. They are reluctant to changes to their processes and to the tools they are used to control.

Senior Technicians

Professionals without pharmaceutical education background but huge experience with the original platform. They are reluctant to changes to their processes and to the tools they are used to control.

Senior Technicians

Professionals without pharmaceutical education background but huge experience with the original platform. They are reluctant to changes to their processes and to the tools they are used to control.

Young Trainees

Starting their careers after graduation. The tool should help close the gap created by the lack of experience and not being an additional barrier.

Young Trainees

Starting their careers after graduation. The tool should help close the gap created by the lack of experience and not being an additional barrier.

Young Trainees

Starting their careers after graduation. The tool should help close the gap created by the lack of experience and not being an additional barrier.

Mobility within the Pharmacy space

The users needed to access the system across devices to improve the workflow flexibility.

Pharmacy Counter (Front Desk)

The main interaction point with customers. Here, pharmacists or assistants use desktop devices to access prescriptions, process transactions, check patient records, and provide medication-related advice.

Pharmacy Counter (Front Desk)

The main interaction point with customers. Here, pharmacists or assistants use desktop devices to access prescriptions, process transactions, check patient records, and provide medication-related advice.

Pharmacy Counter (Front Desk)

The main interaction point with customers. Here, pharmacists or assistants use desktop devices to access prescriptions, process transactions, check patient records, and provide medication-related advice.

Backoffice

This area is dedicated to internal operations. Staff use computers to manage inventory, track medication orders, process deliveries, and handle logistics such as reordering stock or managing returns.

Backoffice

This area is dedicated to internal operations. Staff use computers to manage inventory, track medication orders, process deliveries, and handle logistics such as reordering stock or managing returns.

Backoffice

This area is dedicated to internal operations. Staff use computers to manage inventory, track medication orders, process deliveries, and handle logistics such as reordering stock or managing returns.

Mobile Work Areas

In some pharmacies, tablets are used in various parts of the store for flexible tasks such as stock checking directly in the aisles, guiding customers through self-service consultations, conducting quick prescription lookups or capturing electronic signatures

Mobile Work Areas

In some pharmacies, tablets are used in various parts of the store for flexible tasks such as stock checking directly in the aisles, guiding customers through self-service consultations, conducting quick prescription lookups or capturing electronic signatures

Mobile Work Areas

In some pharmacies, tablets are used in various parts of the store for flexible tasks such as stock checking directly in the aisles, guiding customers through self-service consultations, conducting quick prescription lookups or capturing electronic signatures

Multiple devices and interaction methods

Multiple devices and interaction methods

Multiple devices and interaction methods

Guarantee top usability for every kind of device and type of interaction

Touchscreen desktop monitors

Mid range touch interaction

Touchscreen desktop monitors

Mid range touch interaction

Touchscreen desktop monitors

Mid range touch interaction

Keyboard and Mouse

Standard pharmacy desk

Keyboard and Mouse

Standard pharmacy desk

Keyboard and Mouse

Standard pharmacy desk

Tablets

Short-range touch interaction for moving in the pharmacy space

Tablets

Short-range touch interaction for moving in the pharmacy space

Tablets

Short-range touch interaction for moving in the pharmacy space

Key UX/UI Design Features

  1. Business Dashboard (Trends + Order Overview)

A management dashboard that surfaces trending products, active customers, and key order KPIs. Built to support day-to-day decisions with clear, scannable insights

  1. Patient Clinical Follow-up

A clinical follow-up view that tracks vitals like blood pressure over time with quick time ranges and readable trends. Keeps patient context accessible for faster reviews and better continuity of care.

  1. Order Management Table (Customer Orders)

Enterprise-ready order management with search, filters, status tags, and quick actions. Helps teams process high volumes while keeping every order traceable and easy to follow.

  1. Quick Add to Cart (POS Product Grid)

A searchable product grid built for speed: adjust quantities in one click and keep cart details clear during busy counter workflows. Designed to reduce misclicks and speed up order creation.

  1. Split Payments and Invoicing (Checkout)

Split a single receipt into multiple payment lines and choose the method for each one (cash, card, Apple Pay). Totals stay visible at all times, making checkout faster and invoicing easier to reconcile.

Final observations

The original system was simplified with an emphasis on usability with a clean, intuitive interface, reducing cognitive load and enabling users to complete tasks more efficiently. This resulted in smoother pharmacy operations and enhanced patient care.
The responsive design ensures pharmacists can seamlessly access the system across devices, improving workflow flexibility.

Simone Dezaiacomo

Senior Product & UX/UI Designer

If you want to discuss your product, send me a quick email and I'll get in touch within 24-48h.

Simone Dezaiacomo

Senior Product & UX/UI Designer

If you want to discuss your product, send me a quick email and I'll get in touch within 24-48h.

Simone Dezaiacomo

Senior Product & UX/UI Designer

If you want to discuss your product, send me a quick email and I'll get in touch within 24-48h.

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Bring top level UX to your product.

To ensure that every project has all the attention it deserves, I work with only a few projects at a time. Get in touch now to schedule a call.

(c) Simone Dezaiacomo 2026

1 slot available for a new project

Bring top level UX to your product.

To ensure that every project has all the attention it deserves, I work with only a few projects at a time. Get in touch now to schedule a call.

(c) Simone Dezaiacomo 2026