Page 45 - P4304.1-V100_PS Magazine - August 24 PRINT

What these changes could mean for our members

These legislative changes could have a significant impact on you, and we mention
this because at PSUK we are always looking for ways to drive value and improve
efficiencies for our members. This development is a promising step because allowing
items to be assembled offsite by a third party, means you could benefit from
reduced stock levels, more efficient use of time, and streamlined operations .
At PHOENIX we have two automated medication assembly centres, an original pack
assembly centre which was established in 2017 and a pouch-based assembly centre
for patients on monitored dosage systems that serve our own pharmacy estate.
The original pack assembly centre can lead to a 54% reduction in stock,
significantly streamlining inventory management and reducing overhead costs. The
facility utilises cutting-edge technology to ensure high efficiency and accuracy in
dispensing medications and assembles 54m packs per year.

While our pouch- based monitored dosage system averages 19.2 million pouches per
year, serving an average of 31,000 patients per month. These impressive capabilities
underscore our commitment to improving the efficiency and reliability of the
dispensing process.
Why are we mentioning this? As part of future propositions, we are exploring the
opportunity of what a proposition to PSUK members may look like in the future and
if it is something that dispensing practices can see the benefit from.
Once the proposals by the government come into effect, our advanced assembly
centres could support you by significantly reduce stock levels, cut overhead costs,
and improve the accuracy and speed of medication delivery.
For example, in the spoke-hub-spoke model label data would be sent to our central
hub for assembly and then returned to you for patient collection or delivery.
This collaboration would allow you to focus more on patient care, reduce the burden
on your staff and ultimately provide a higher quality of service to your patients..

We need your feedback

We want to ensure that we are constantly driving the PSUK proposition forward
by offering solutions that meet our members’ needs, which is why we need your
views, to align with these hubs and spoke proposals.

Please share your feedback by contacting us at enquiries@psuk.co.uk or ring
us at 01904 558 360. We are particularly interested in your views on how these
legislative changes could impact your dispensaries, as well as your thoughts on
funding models, commercial implications, and operational integration.
Your feedback will help us refine and develop a proposition that best serves you!

45
or call us on 01904 558 350 Shaping the Future | PS Magazine 45

P4304.1-V100_PS Magazine - August 24.indd 45
09/07/2024 10:31:19
P4304.1-V100_PS Magazine - August 24.indd 45 09/07/2024 10:31:19