QuicksortRx is a real-time pharmacy purchasing analytics platform designed to support hospital systems in controlling medication costs with precision and speed. Developed in 2016 by health system pharmacists, the solution addresses the inefficiencies of retrospective drug spend reviews by offering immediate visibility into purchasing trends, contract alignment, and optimization opportunities.
QuicksortRx Overspend Alerts, a feature within QuicksortRx, provides a powerful solution by helping buyers identify and correct purchasing inefficiencies in real time. This tool gives decision-makers a comprehensive view of system-wide spending by consolidating purchase data across accounts, regions, facilities, or 340B status with a single click.
One of the most significant benefits of Overspend Alerts is its ability to flag outliers and errant purchases quickly, ensuring purchasing behavior aligns with negotiated contracts and preferred vendor agreements. This proactive approach helps minimize variation across the system, reducing waste and preventing costly overpayments before they impact the budget.
Key Advantages of QuicksortRx Overspend Alerts:
- Purchase Consolidation: Access a complete view of spend across all accounts or drill down by region, facility, or ownership.
- Real-Time Alerts: Identify overspend events as they happen, enabling rapid corrective action.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor purchasing trends over time to ensure consistency and adherence to procurement strategies.
- 340B Optimization: Segment purchasing data by 340B status to ensure compliance and maximize program savings.
By leveraging real-time overspend alerts and consolidated purchasing data, pharmacies can proactively control costs, align purchasing behavior with strategic goals, and strengthen their financial performance.



