PatientNow vs P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR

PatientNow3.0Visit P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR—Visit

Higher score PatientNow #1 in Dermatology EMR Software 3.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit PatientNow

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P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR #6 in Dermatology EMR Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Contact P&P Data

• PatientNow fits best

  Aesthetic practices emphasizing scheduling and patient

• P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR fits best

  Practices needing broad dermatology templates

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Side by side

Feature	PatientNow 3.0/10 Visit ↗	P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.0	—
Ranking	#1 in Dermatology EMR Software	#6 in Dermatology EMR Software
Best for	Aesthetic practices emphasizing scheduling and patient	Practices needing broad dermatology templates
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Phone, Docs	Phone, Email, Tickets · 24/7
Integrations	15 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PatientNow 0/5 · P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR 4/5
Dermatology templates	Not published	✓ (best)
Clinical photography	Not published	✓ (best)
E-prescribing	Not published	✓ (best)
Medical billing	Not published	✓ (best)
Mobile app	Not published	—
Specs
Deployment	Not published	On-premise
Our review
Pros	Online booking, rescheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring visits Patient records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth Named integrations span labs, payments, supplements, and practice systems	Templates cover acne, rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and 70+ conditions Image-enabled SOAP notes, prescribing and billing are included Connects with named labs plus pharmacy, hospital and imaging services
Cons	Clinical workflows emphasize aesthetics more than dermatology-specific care Essentials and Pro pricing require contacting sales Full application is Windows-only; mobile access focuses on schedule management	On-premise desktop deployment may not suit cloud-first workflows Licensing cost depends on provider count and selected modules No mobile app is listed
Our verdict	PatientNow combines electronic medical records with scheduling, digital intake, payment collection, photo documentation, marketing, and analytics. It is aimed at aesthetic and wellness organizations, including med spas, plastic surgery,… Read the review →	P & P Data Systems Dermatology EMR combines clinic management and electronic records for dermatology practices, from solo providers to larger organizations. Its specialty templates cover acne, rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PatientNow — where it wins

  • Online booking, rescheduling, reminders, waitlists, and recurring visits
  • Patient records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
  • Named integrations span labs, payments, supplements, and practice systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Clinical workflows emphasize aesthetics more than dermatology-specific care
  • Essentials and Pro pricing require contacting sales
  • Full application is Windows-only; mobile access focuses on schedule management

• P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR — where it wins

  • Templates cover acne, rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and 70+ conditions
  • Image-enabled SOAP notes, prescribing and billing are included
  • Connects with named labs plus pharmacy, hospital and imaging services

  Where it doesn't

  • On-premise desktop deployment may not suit cloud-first workflows
  • Licensing cost depends on provider count and selected modules
  • No mobile app is listed

• PatientNow3.0/10 · Pricing on request

  PatientNow fits aesthetic practices that need scheduling, payments, and connected patient records.

  Visit PatientNowFull verdict →
• P&P Data Systems Dermatology EMR—/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad dermatology desktop EMR with clinical, billing, inventory and integration tools.

  Contact P&P DataFull verdict →