Head-to-head · Medical Inventory Software
mSupply vs NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold
mSupply leads on 0 checks, NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoremSupply · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresNHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold · 4 of 5
mSupply scores higher on our rubric for medical inventory software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
mSupply is the better fit for resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies. NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold is the better fit for NHS trusts managing inventory across departments.
- mSupply fits best
Resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies
- NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold fits best
NHS trusts managing inventory across departments
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Side by side
| Feature | mSupply 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Medical Inventory Software | #5 in Medical Inventory Software |
| Best for | Resource-constrained health programs and pharmacies | NHS trusts managing inventory across departments |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Android | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features mSupply 3/5 · NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold 4/5 | ||
| Lot tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expiry tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Serial number tracking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Controlled substances | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Stock locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | mSupply is pharmaceutical inventory and supply-chain software for health facilities, medical stores and organizations managing medicine distribution. It records receipts, issues and stock on hand, tracks inventory by batch and shelf… Read the review → |
NHS Supply Chain eDC is a demand-capture and stock-management system for NHS trusts handling high-volume, low-value goods across departments and locations. Its eDC Gold extension covers consignment, high-value and critical-care products.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
mSupply — where it wins
- Batch, expiry and shelf-location tracking with audit history
- Offline-first workflows plus cold-chain excursion alerts
- Web, Windows, macOS and Android coverage with barcode capture
Where it doesn't
- Free User excludes synchronisation and support
- Published plans apply to legacy mSupply, not Open mSupply
- Cloud hosting is available only by arrangement
NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold — where it wins
- Free for NHS trusts, including eDC Gold
- Captures batch, serial and expiry data with barcode scanning
- Automates replenishment using demand and stock visibility
Where it doesn't
- Designed specifically for NHS trust inventory workflows
- eDC Gold focuses on consignment, high-value and critical-care products
- Access is through web and Android
- mSupply9.1/10 · Free plan
A flexible medical inventory suite with offline workflows, batch control and dispensing records.
Visit mSupplyFull verdict → - NHS Supply Chain eDC and eDC Gold8.8/10 · Free plan
A free NHS trust inventory system with replenishment, barcode capture and eDC Gold traceability.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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