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Bringing pharmacy into the digital age.

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Phoenix agrees deal to roll out 2San testing kits in Numark and Rowlands pharmacies

The kits will allow patients to test for bowel cancer, stomach ulcers, hypothyroidism, iron deficiency, vitamin D deficiency and more.

18 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Titan PMR owner invests in young engineers’ pharmacy communication app

Tariq Muhammad invests six-figure sum in PharmAppy

24 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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EMIS purchase by UnitedHealth provisionally cleared by CMA

The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared £1.2bn purchase of EMIS by US health care giant UnitedHealth following an “in-depth investigation”.

15 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Automating OPD could free up 4 hours a day per pharmacy, company claims

Automation company makes capacity and revenue claims in new white paper

21 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Online medicines delivery company to build new warehouse with six-figure loan

Signature Pharmacy secures "six figure support" from HSBC UK

13 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Companies win grant funding to develop EPS in Wales

PharmacyX and Titan PMR first companies with successful bids to develop EPS in Wales

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies use data to target CVD need in the community

A recent pilot in Surrey & Sussex helped embed pharmacies in local care pathways

06 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Automation gathers pace in pharmacy

The UK pharmacy automation devices market is expected to continue to grow rapidly in the next few years, according to a report published by TechSci Research in January. Many factors are behind this growth, including a push to drive down medication errors, an ageing population and increased staffing costs.

01 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Funding for IT suppliers to deliver EPS across Wales launches

Under the Community Pharmacy System Innovation Fund, UK-registered IT suppliers can apply for a grant of up to £111,562.50.

03 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Stick or twist?

If your PMR system isn’t cutting the mustard, is it time to switch suppliers? Or do you simply need to get to know it better?

01 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Why pharmacies urgently need digital empowerment

The path out of the current NHS crisis may lie in technology, Santosh Sahu writes

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Electronic prescriptions near one billion per year

Ninety-five per cent of all prescriptions dispensed electronically in England in 2021-22

09 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Living in a digital world

From simple fitness tracking apps to online GPs, period trackers, blood pressure monitors – the industry is now saturated with many tools claiming to help improve an individual’s quality of life. But is it all just hype?

08 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Don’t let the losses add up

How to use data to stop your business leaking much-needed income

02 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CT scan can 'detect and cure' common cause of high blood pressure

The 10-minute scan lights up nodules in the hormone glands, which were then cured and removed.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots Online Doctor pharmacy fails GPhC inspection over website concerns

Service told to stop allowing patients to select contraceptive treatment before consultation

13 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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