What is the difference between Finestra, Finestra Health Centre and Finestra Express?

Finestra is the full-service POS for pharmacies with three or more tills, quoted to your store from $145 a month. Finestra Health Centre is the POS-in-a-box for pharmacies with one or two tills, from $2,995 plus $116 a month. Finestra Express is the lite version for retail stores without a pharmacy, also from $2,995 plus $116 a month.

What hardware is included?

Finestra Health Centre and Finestra Express include a desktop computer, touch screen monitor, 2D barcode scanner, thermal receipt printer and cash drawer. For Finestra, a product specialist builds the hardware package around your store. Any package can add an extra touch screen, a customer-facing monitor, an i7 or i9 desktop or the Memor handheld, and you can use your own hardware if it meets Finestra’s recommended specifications.

How do software updates arrive?

Each new version is published with its release notes and install steps on the Finestra and Finestra Health Centre release update pages. Your store runs the update on its server or host till. It takes up to 30 minutes, so we recommend running it outside store hours, and if it cannot finish it rolls itself back so your system keeps working.

Does Finestra work with our pharmacy software?

Finestra integrates fully with Kroll, through Kroll2Way, and with WinRx. With WinRx, pick-up status syncs both ways and sales can optionally post to accounts receivable, at no extra cost. Once Finestra and WinRx are on the same network, setup usually takes a couple of days to coordinate between us and WinRx. With other systems, such as Propel Rx and Fillware, Finestra scans the prescription barcode at the till but does not update pick-up status.

Yes. 24/7 support comes with every Positec system, and the monthly licensing and support fee includes the Positec Portal and its online training materials.

How quickly can we go live?

A brand-new pharmacy can be selling in as little as 48 hours; see Opening a New Pharmacy. Switching from another POS, the changeover takes less than 48 hours and we handle the data, hardware and training; see Transitioning Your POS.

Finestra by Positec

The point-of-sale system trusted by Canada’s leading independent pharmacy and pharmacy banner stores.

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“We’ve had the extreme benefit of using this forward thinking POS system!”

Karin, Paramount Pharmasave

Cash
Register
Product
Maintenance
Purchasing
& Receiving
Reporting
& Analytics
Promotion Management
Inventory
Maintenance
Customer Management
Rx
Integration

Canadian Pharmacies Love Positec

“I am extremely happy with my store's change to Positec's Finestra POS software. From an owner's perspective, the reports available give me excellent insight on how my business is performing and allow me the necessary tools to optimize profits and minimize losses."

PharmasaveFort Langley

"From accounting, receiving, inventory maintenance, reporting and the customer visual needs, Finsestra is able to do it all. Their help desk is not only very friendly and effective answering the phone, but very knowledgeable and ready to adapt to our ever growing retail needs."

KarinParamount Pharmasave

"I was new to the Finestra POS system 3 years ago when they built the new Pharmasave store in Regina, SK. Their customer service team was always available and ready to help me whenever I had questions about the software.”

JoanneFront Store Manager

See Finestra in Action

Serving pharmacies of all banners, shapes and sizes.

Finestra

Full-Service POS Solution

Finestra boosts efficiency, integrates seamlessly with Kroll, major drug wholesalers, head office programs, and select merchant services, and helps maximize profitability for full-service retail pharmacies. Includes premium hardware, desktop, a touchscreen monitor, 2D barcode scanner, thermal receipt printer, and cash drawer.

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Finestra Health Centre

Health Centre POS Solution

Finestra Health Centre is a user-friendly, windows-based solution for small retail pharmacies. It includes premium hardware, a touchscreen monitor, 2D barcode scanner, thermal receipt printer, and cash drawer. Features also include Kroll integration, integrated payments, loyalty programs and more.

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Finestra Express

Lite, Retail POS Solution

Finestra Express is a complete POS solution for small retail businesses, featuring a touchscreen monitor, 2D barcode scanner, thermal receipt printer, and cash drawer. Key features include integrated payments, 24/7 support, reporting and analytics, inventory and customer management, ordering, and a loyalty program.

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Time Saving Integrations

Kroll data integration ensuring accurate Rx tracking from scan to pickup

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Seemless integration support with the pharmacy ERP software leader, Ideapoint

Learn about Ideapoint

Secured Off-Site Backup System SecureData by Positec
InComm Integrated Phone and Gift Card System (Pharmasave only)
Loyalty program, Blue Rewards, Pharmachoice Perks Rewards
Integrated debit & credit system with Moneris, Chase, Global Payments and TD

POS Hardware and Upgrades

Upgrade your base POS System package with any of the following add-ons.

Touch Screen Monitor
This additional touch screen monitor provides ease of use for your POS system, allowing for quicker navigation and improved workflow efficiency. It enhances both staff productivity and the overall customer experience at the point of sale.
Memor Mobile Handheld PC
The Memor handheld computer provides a portable, wireless, on-line connection to your Finestra POS database providing the flexibility of store staff to be on the sales floor where your customers are while also performing important store/POS functions.
I7 Or I9 Desktop
Stores seeking outright performance will want to consider the Intel® i7 or i9. This is because i7 and i9 processors are faster than their i5 counterparts, making them better suited to multi-tasking, and other complex computing tasks.
2D Barcode Scanner
Datalogic Magellan omnidirectional scanner is a versatile addition to Finestra POS, allowing your front of store team to efficiently scan your customers items.
Customer Facing Monitor
This additional monitor provides a customer facing display, allowing them to quickly view the items being scanned and added to their cart.
Thermal Receipt Printer
The Epson TM-T20II thermal POS printer offers fast receipts, high reliability and easy-to-use features.

Complete POS Software and Hardware Packages

Positec has a POS solution that fits your unique needs. Contact us to chat with a product specialist to learn more.

Finestra
Full-Service Retail Pharmacy POS Solution
Customize to fit your Pharmacy’s needs
Contact Us For Quote
Monthly licensing & support fee starting at $145
Key Features
3+ Tills
Integrated debit & credit system - Securelink
Order and receive from select Wholesalers
Download promotional programs from your National hub
Integrate with Blue Rewards and PharmaChoice Perks Loyalty programs
Customer Rewards Program
Integrates with major giftcard programs
Self-checkout option available
Process your customers quickly and easily at the till
Access to the Positec Portal and online training materials
Premium Hardware Included
One of our product specialists will customize a hardware package that suits your Pharmacy’s unique needs.
Finestra Health Centre
Retail Pharmacy POS Solution
From |
$2,995
Contact Us For Quote
Monthly licensing & support fee starting at $116
Key Features
1 -2 Tills
Integrated debit & credit system - Securelink
Order and receive from select Wholesalers
Download promotional programs from your National hub
Integrates with Blue Rewards and PharmaChoice Perks Loyalty programs
Customer Rewards Program
Integrates with major giftcard programs
Self-checkout option available
Process your customers quickly and easily at the till
Access to the Positec Portal and online training materials
Premium Hardware Included
Desktop Computer
Touch Screen Monitor
2D Barcode Scanner
Thermal Receipt Printer
Cash Drawer
Additional hardware available for purchase
Finestra Express
Retail POS Solution
From |
$2,995
Contact Us For Quote
Monthly licensing & support fee starting at $116
Key Features
1 -2 Tills
Integrated debit & credit system - Securelink
Order and receive from select Wholesalers
Customer Rewards Program
Self-checkout option available
Process your customers quickly and easily at the till
Access to the Positec Portal and online training materials
Premium Hardware Included
Desktop Computer
Touch Screen Monitor
2D Barcode Scanner
Thermal Receipt Printer
Cash Drawer
Additional hardware available for purchase

Finestra Questions, Answered

What is the difference between Finestra, Finestra Health Centre and Finestra Express?
Finestra is the full-service POS for pharmacies with three or more tills, quoted to your store from $145 a month. Finestra Health Centre is the POS-in-a-box for pharmacies with one or two tills, from $2,995 plus $116 a month. Finestra Express is the lite version for retail stores without a pharmacy, also from $2,995 plus $116 a month.
What hardware is included?
Finestra Health Centre and Finestra Express include a desktop computer, touch screen monitor, 2D barcode scanner, thermal receipt printer and cash drawer. For Finestra, a product specialist builds the hardware package around your store. Any package can add an extra touch screen, a customer-facing monitor, an i7 or i9 desktop or the Memor handheld, and you can use your own hardware if it meets Finestra’s recommended specifications.
How do software updates arrive?
Each new version is published with its release notes and install steps on the Finestra and Finestra Health Centre release update pages. Your store runs the update on its server or host till. It takes up to 30 minutes, so we recommend running it outside store hours, and if it cannot finish it rolls itself back so your system keeps working.
Does Finestra work with our pharmacy software?
Finestra integrates fully with Kroll, through Kroll2Way, and with WinRx. With WinRx, pick-up status syncs both ways and sales can optionally post to accounts receivable, at no extra cost. Once Finestra and WinRx are on the same network, setup usually takes a couple of days to coordinate between us and WinRx. With other systems, such as Propel Rx and Fillware, Finestra scans the prescription barcode at the till but does not update pick-up status.
Is support included?
Yes. 24/7 support comes with every Positec system, and the monthly licensing and support fee includes the Positec Portal and its online training materials.
How quickly can we go live?
A brand-new pharmacy can be selling in as little as 48 hours; see Opening a New Pharmacy. Switching from another POS, the changeover takes less than 48 hours and we handle the data, hardware and training; see Transitioning Your POS.