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Bulk Made Better
Building stability for the future of pharmacy
Community pharmacy has never Why now?
been more important, but it has
also never been more pressured. We have already spoken about how hub
From medicine shortages and rising and spoke dispensing will reshape the way
prescription volumes to the expansion medicines are prepared and supplied. Just
of services like Pharmacy First, every as that change is about unlocking efficiency
day brings new challenges. legislation in dispensing, Bulk Made Better is about
has now changed around hub and unlocking efficiency in supply. Both are about
spoke dispensing, and it is clear that building a pharmacy model that is more
the sector is in the middle of real reliable, less stressful, and ready for the future.
transformation. At a time when pharmacies are already
One of the areas where many pharmacies dealing with shortages, pricing changes,
and increasing patient demand, having
are feeling the strain is in handling bulk stock. confidence in how stock will arrive is more
Bulk orders are more important than ever, but important than ever. If your team knows when
the way they are managed has not always bulk deliveries are coming, you can plan rotas
kept up with the pace of change. Deliveries more effectively, reduce wasted time chasing
can feel unpredictable, communication is information, and focus on what matters most:
often manual and time consuming, and looking after patients.
planning ahead can be difficult. In short, bulk
stock is essential, but the process around it The bigger picture
has not always been smooth. Bulk Made Better is not just about moving
That is why Numark has introduced Bulk boxes. It is about building resilience for your
Made Better, a new approach designed to business in a sector that is facing constant
bring structure and reliability to the way large change. By putting in place a clear, consistent
orders are handled. system now, Numark is making sure members
What is Bulk Made Better? are better prepared for what comes next,
whether that is further regulatory reform or
Bulk Made Better standardises how bulk shifts in supply chain pressure.
orders are processed and delivered, making This is part of a wider effort to take friction
the whole experience clearer and more out of everyday pharmacy life. From hub and
efficient for members. spoke, to digital ordering, to solutions like
• Clearer windows for delivery so you Golden Tote, the aim is the same: to free up
know when to expect stock and can plan time and capacity so pharmacy teams can
accordingly. focus on patients rather than paperwork.
• Simplified, consistent processes for What it means for you
placing and receiving orders.
• Digital updates to replace manual phone • Less stress when ordering bulk stock
calls and paperwork, saving valuable time. • More predictability and control over your
deliveries
The aim is simple: to give you certainty • A system that grows with the sector as
and control, so bulk orders work with your new models of pharmacy care develop
pharmacy rather than against it.
Find out more
Bulk Made Better is here to give you greater
confidence in how stock arrives at your
pharmacy. If you would like to know more,
speak to your Numark Account Manager or
visit NumarkNet for the latest updates.
Bulk Made Better is more than a process. It is
part of our ongoing commitment to keep your
pharmacy one step ahead.
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