Independent Pharmacies AI Receptionist | 24/7 Automated Prescription & Customer Support | Frontdesk

NEVER MISS
ANOTHER REFILL
REQUEST AGAIN

Every missed call is a lost patient. Every unanswered refill request sends customers to chain pharmacies. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, schedules consultations, processes refill requests, and handles questions—all while your team focuses on patient care.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Independent Pharmacies

Incoming Call...

Patient

"Hi, I need to refill my blood pressure medication. Is it ready?"

AI Receptionist

"I've processed your refill request. It will be ready in 30 minutes. Would you like a text when it's ready for pickup?"

✓ Refill Processed • Ready Soon

The Problem

INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES
LOSE CUSTOMERS DAILY

You're losing customers every day when phones go unanswered. Patients call during lunch rush, insurance questions pile up, and your team can't keep up with prescription transfers while serving the counter.

You Miss Calls During Peak Hours

A patient calls to transfer their prescriptions at 5:30 PM, gets voicemail, and goes to the chain pharmacy down the street instead. By the time you check messages in the morning, you've lost a lifetime customer.

The Cost
$15,000/year
Lost per missed customer

Your Staff Is Drowning in Calls

While you're filling prescriptions, three more calls come in. Refill requests, insurance questions, vaccination appointments—you can't be at the counter and on the phone simultaneously. Customers get frustrated waiting, and you lose business.

The Cost
80+ calls/day
Per pharmacy location

Consultations No-Show and You Lose Revenue

You schedule a medication therapy management consultation, clear time in your schedule, and prepare the patient's file. They don't show. You send one follow-up call that goes to voicemail. That's it—they're gone, and you've lost billable time and patient care opportunities.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for consultations
$180K
Lost annually from missed calls
45%
Of calls happen during busy hours
12 min
Average wait time on hold

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first call to filled prescription

24/7 Pharmacy Chat

Patients visit your pharmacy website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, checks prescription status, schedules consultations, and answers medication questions—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically checks refill status and prescription readiness
  • Answers common medication questions and pharmacy hours
  • Books vaccination appointments directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, is my prescription ready for pickup?"
AI
"Yes! Your amoxicillin prescription is ready. Would you like to schedule a flu shot while you're here?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Vaccination Appointment Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need to refill my blood pressure medication..."
AI: "I'll process that refill right away. What's your date of birth?"
✓ Refill Request #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—refill requests, medication inquiries, insurance questions. The AI understands context, processes refills, schedules consultations, and escalates to pharmacists only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Processes refill requests automatically
  • Recognizes patients from pharmacy system and references medication history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When patients miss vaccination appointments, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their medication history, and books a new appointment—all while updating your pharmacy system and calendar.

  • Automatically detects missed appointments and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules appointments and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the flu vaccination on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Vaccination Appointment Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk Patient Management
Name
Sarah Chen
Current Medications
Lisinopril 10mg • Metformin 500mg
Next Refill Due
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Vaccination Scheduled

Unified Patient Management

Every interaction—chat, call, vaccination appointment, refill request—automatically creates and updates patient profiles in your system. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every patient and their medication history.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to prescription fulfillment
  • Syncs with calendar, refill requests, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire patient journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate refill reminders, vaccination campaigns, and health screening outreach based on medication history and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, web)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic refill reminders and vaccination outreach
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Refill reminder email sequence
Vaccination appointment SMS scheduled
Post-consultation follow-up ready
Health screening outreach queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Refill Reminder Email
"Hi Sarah! Your prescription is due for refill. Here's what you need to know..."
Vaccination Campaign Email
"Flu season is here! Schedule your vaccination today..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Refill reminders, vaccination campaigns, health screening invitations, and medication adherence sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on patient medication history
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart patient intake forms that pre-fill from pharmacy system data and guide patients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for medication counseling and health screening workflows.

  • Pre-filled with patient data (name, email, current medications)
  • AI-guided completion for health history and insurance verification
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Patient Intake Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Current Medications
AI-Guided Fields
→ Health History
→ Insurance Information
What Happens Next
Pharmacist is notified immediately and counseling begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your pharmacy. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, managing refill requests, handling prescription inquiries. They work together 24/7 to serve your patients better.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Pharmacy Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed refills. Handles prescription inquiries, transfers calls to pharmacists when needed, and schedules consultations automatically.

Phone Calls Refill Requests Consultations
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Patient Assistant
Always Online

Assists patients on your website, answers questions about pharmacy services, medication availability, and insurance acceptance instantly. Schedules vaccination appointments and captures patient info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Patient Assistance Service Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Communication Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized vaccination appointment confirmations, prescription ready notifications, and follow-up reminders automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep patients engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Patient Intake Teammate

Patient Intake Assistant
New Patient Forms

Pre-fills new patient intake forms from patient data. Guides patients through insurance information and medication history. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Patient Care Teammate

Multi-Channel Patient Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to patients at the right time. Makes outbound calls for medication adherence reminders, sends personalized SMS follow-ups for refill reminders, and emails wellness program notifications. Coordinates all outbound channels to improve patient care and keep patients engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Reminders Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with patients. Sends prescription ready notifications, vaccination appointment reminders, and answers questions about medication instructions via text—98% open rate.

Rx Ready Alerts Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about pharmacy services. Click, talk, get answers about prescription status, store hours, and immunization availability—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users checking medication information.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed patient data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by patient profile, refill status, and consultation history.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Patients don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes patient needs (prescription transfer, medication questions, vaccine scheduling, etc.), creates tasks, prioritizes by urgency, and notifies the right pharmacy staff automatically.

Auto-Create Prioritize Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a patient had an urgent medication concern, if an adverse reaction was reported, if a vaccination appointment was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one customer from phone call to prescription pickup—see how every system works together

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2:14 PM

THE PHONE RINGS
DURING RUSH

Alex calls during afternoon rush. The AI answers instantly—no hold music, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Thank you for calling! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I need a refill on my blood pressure medication. Is it ready?"
AI: "Let me check that for you. Can I have your name and date of birth?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Medication
Lisinopril 10mg
Request Type
Refill Request
Preferred Pickup
Tomorrow 3pm
Source
Phone • 2:14 PM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 PM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, medication details, refill request, preferred pickup time. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 PM

TOMORROW 3PM
IS BOOKED

Alex needs a quick consultation with the pharmacist. The AI checks your calendar, finds tomorrow at 3 PM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Pharmacist Consultation
Alex Martinez • Tomorrow, March 9 • 3:00 PM
Automation Sequence
1
Consultation Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Text Sent
Appointment confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
Text reminder queued for tomorrow morning
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-consultation message ready to send
04
2:19 PM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the consultation is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation texts, reminder messages, follow-ups, and pickup notifications—all happening automatically.

Messages
2 New
Consultation Confirmation
To: (555) 123-4567
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your consultation with the pharmacist is confirmed for tomorrow, March 9 at 3:00 PM..."
Consultation Reminder
To: (555) 123-4567
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your consultation tomorrow at 3pm. Your prescription will be ready for pickup after..."
05
2:20 PM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation text from your pharmacy—sent automatically by the AI Text Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to work. Meanwhile, a reminder text is already scheduled for tomorrow morning. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Tomorrow, 3:15 PM

SHE FORGOT
TO COME IN

Tomorrow afternoon, Alex is stuck in a meeting. She completely forgot about the consultation. You're behind the counter, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
March 9 • 3:00 PM
AM
Alex Martinez
Pharmacist Consultation
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + patient data ready
07
3:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the afternoon phone call, her medication needs, her preferred pickup time. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up messages are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Wednesday, 5:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just got home from work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from yesterday. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you yesterday for your consultation. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for your consultation yesterday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do Friday afternoon instead?"
Consultation Rescheduled
Friday, March 15 • 4:00 PM
09
Friday, 4:15 PM

SHE GETS
HER ANSWERS

Alex shows up for the rescheduled consultation. Your pharmacist answers all her questions about the medication. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: pickup reminder texts get queued, medication information is ready to send, and refill reminders begin. All happening automatically—you're just helping the customer.

CONSULTATION COMPLETE
Friday, March 15 • 4:00 PM
Lisinopril 10mg
Alex Martinez
Post-consultation sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Patient Information Update • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Friday, 4:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the consultation. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a patient information update form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, phone, and current medication. The AI guides her through insurance and allergy information right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The system updates automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Consultation completed • Information updated
AI
"I remember your consultation! How can I help?"
Alex
"What time are you open until tonight?"
12
Saturday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is running errands, thinking about picking up her prescription. She has a question about your hours. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her consultation and information update, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
Saturday, 2:00 PM

ALEX PICKS UP
HER PRESCRIPTION

With all her questions answered, Alex picks up her prescription. The system automatically sends medication instructions, refill reminders, and follow-up care information. Alex's officially taken care of.

PRESCRIPTION PICKED UP
Lisinopril 10mg • 30-day supply
14
April 2, 2024 • 8:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 8:30 PM

Alex has been taking her medication for two weeks. She has questions: "Is dizziness normal?" "Should I take it with food?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through paperwork.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! I've been feeling a bit dizzy. Is that normal with Lisinopril?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Yes, mild dizziness can be a common side effect when starting Lisinopril. It usually improves after a few weeks..."
Alex
"Should I take it with food?"
AI
"You can take Lisinopril with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce dizziness. Try to take it at the same time each day!"
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April 20, 2024 • 2:30 PM

TIME FOR
A REFILL

Alex is running low on her medication. It's Sunday afternoon. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, processes the refill request, checks with her doctor's office, and confirms it'll be ready Monday. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just asks, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
REFILL PROCESSED
Lisinopril 10mg - 30 day supply
Ready for pickup: Monday, 2:00 PM
17
October 5, 2024

FLU SHOTS
AVAILABLE

It's flu season. Alex gets notified automatically—text or email, your choice. The system sends health screening reminders, flu shot announcements, medication recalls, and wellness updates. Patients stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Patient Notification
Sent to All Patients
WELLNESS
Flu Shots Now Available
Walk-ins welcome • No appointment needed • Most insurance accepted
REMINDER
Blood Pressure Screening
Free monthly health screenings every first Saturday
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Delivery Service
Free prescription delivery for seniors and homebound patients
✓ All patients notified
No manual sending required
LOYAL CUSTOMER
1 Year Later
Alex Martinez
Regular customer • 12 refills processed • Active patient
✓ Continues using your pharmacy
All prescriptions transferred from previous pharmacy
Why she stays
"Always get quick answers, never wait on hold, love the personal service and helpful reminders"
18
March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE'S STILL HERE

A year later, Alex is a loyal customer. She had a great experience—questions were always answered instantly, refills were easy, and she felt supported. The same AI that helped her with her first call kept her happy as a regular patient. That's the full journey: first call to loyal customer to community advocate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your independent pharmacy

Can it handle after-hours prescription calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, handles refill requests, checks prescription status, and schedules consultations—all while your team is closed. No more missed refills or frustrated customers at 9 PM.

How does it handle prescription refill requests? +

The AI collects prescription details automatically, verifies patient information, checks refill availability, and routes requests to your pharmacy team. Urgent prescriptions can be flagged for immediate attention.

Does it reduce consultation no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before pharmacist consultations. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments.

Can it book consultations directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books medication reviews, immunizations, and consultations instantly—no back-and-forth calls needed.

How does it handle insurance questions? +

The AI can answer common insurance questions, collect insurance information from new customers, and route complex coverage questions to your pharmacy staff. It ensures all details are captured before processing prescriptions.

Does it work with my existing pharmacy systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most pharmacy management systems including QS/1, PioneerRx, Liberty Software, and others. All data syncs automatically—patient information, refill requests, appointments, and inquiries.

Can it handle multiple pharmacy locations? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your locations, hours, services offered, and pharmacist availability. It can route calls based on location, handle chain-wide inquiries, and manage multiple stores simultaneously.

What about urgent prescription needs and emergencies? +

The AI handles urgent refill requests 24/7, verifies patient identity, and can coordinate with on-call pharmacists. For true emergencies, it immediately escalates to your pharmacist on duty.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your pharmacy size and call volume. Most independent pharmacies see ROI within the first month from improved customer service and increased prescription fulfillment. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing prescription refill calls after hours. Start serving patients while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."