If you’ve ever felt the pressure of a busy medication round (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?), barcode scanning is about to become your new best friend. Care homes across the UK are switching to barcode-supported eMAR systems—and for good reason. Barcode scanning doesn’t just make medication rounds smoother; it makes them safer, faster, and far less stressful for your team. 1. Say Goodbye to Guesswork With barcode scanning, every medication and every resident has a unique ba