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Bringing pharmacy into the digital age.

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HubRx founder: We want to transform pharmacy operations

Daniel Lee elaborates on his claims that hub and spoke can help independents boost profits.

09 May 2022

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Hub and spoke 2.0

As the Government opens another consultation on hub and spoke dispensing, are the benefits any clearer, and the pitfalls any closer to being resolved?

05 May 2022

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A PMR check in

Annual update: PMR suppliers continue to step up their offerings to meet the evolving demands on their systems 

04 May 2022

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NHS App reduces number of face-to-face GP visits

Nearly six million repeat prescriptions have been made through the app in the last four months.

21 Apr 2022

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Large scale dispensing site in Leeds gets seven-figure funding boost

HubRx's facility at Logic Leeds business park could enable hub and spoke dispensing for 200 independents.

29 Mar 2022

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Welsh Government funds 24-hour prescription collection service

A Boots branch in Abergele is among the first in North Wales to introduce 24-hour prescription lockers.

10 Mar 2022

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Beyond Covid: accelerating innovation through technology

The necessities of the pandemic have stimulated innovation in solutions for previously unmet needs. But what comes next?

04 Mar 2022

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Pharmacy, Covid and data protection

Data protection compliance has never been more pertinent

01 Feb 2022

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MHRA upholds complaint against online pharmacy for Viagra promotion

An online pharmacy advertised prescription Viagra formulations to the public, finds MHRA.

25 Jan 2022

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HSCB secures new tech to improve prescribing decisions in NI

The resource will ensure information such as when a medicine might be inappropriate is displayed on an IT system.

20 Jan 2022

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Cegedim now integrated with Medpoint and Pharmaself24 collection tech

Pharmacy integration system now integrated with prescription collection machines.

13 Jan 2022

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NHS app passes 22 million users since its launch

Over 18 million registrations have been made since the NHS Covid pass was added on May 17.

04 Jan 2022

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Automation poses 'increased risk' to patients, PDA warns GPhC

PDA chair warns regulator that pharmacists are concerned new technologies could threaten safety.

06 Dec 2021

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Online pharmacy warned not to advertise prescription drugs

The ASA found that Pharmica had advertised prescription treatments for erectile dysfunction.

09 Nov 2021

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Businesses under attack

Cyber security breaches can be costly, so it's wise to assess and manage the risks to your systems

07 Nov 2021

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