In the News
Catch up on the latest Omnicell and healthcare industry news
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NHS to accredit ‘greener pharmacy’ teams as it looks to develop sustainability guidance
The provider chosen to develop the guidance will also be tasked with creating a programme to accredit pharmacy teams on their sustainability status.
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Professional leadership in pharmacy in line for major overhaul
Professional leadership in pharmacy is set for a radical overhaul, with the creation of a “coherent, federated, UK-wide professional leadership framework with strong governance”, under proposals published today by the independent UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership, which was commissioned last June by the four UK chief pharmaceutical officers (CPhOs).
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Implementing an automated dispensing system for the safe management of controlled drugs
The use of automated dispensing cabinets in hospital wards has had proven benefits on patient care and medication safety, and this article evaluates if those benefits can be replicated in a hospital pharmacy
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'Without your help, Rishi, many chemists will close for ever'
For months, we have campaigned for a better deal for community pharmacies. Now, a powerful group including Boots and Lloyds has written to the Prime Minister pleading for urgent action
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NHS England appoints leading clinicians to board
NHS England has added a wealth of clinical expertise and experience to its board with the appointment of three new non-executive directors.
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A vision for pharmacy professional practice in England
This vision document is published at a time of significant workforce pressures and increased demands on health and social care services following the COVID-19 pandemic, but also with a real sense of excitement about what the future of pharmacy professional practice could mean for enhanced patient care.
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A Safe And Secure Approach To Handling Medicines
Improving patient safety is a top priority at hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities to ensure proper care and treatment.
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Why Rishi Sunak wants robots in the NHS amid budget cuts
Rishi Sunak urged the NHS to embrace the use of robots at the 2022 Confederation British Industry (CBI) conference in Birmingham as the health service aims to cut costs.
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Three Year Plan Launched to Transform Pharmacy in Wales
Updated goals for the pharmacy profession have been published, as the transformation of pharmaceutical care in Wales continues.
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PSNC commissions Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund to develop a new vision for community pharmacy
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has commissioned Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund to develop a new vision and strategic options for community pharmacy.
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SECAmb begins rollout of upgraded medicine dispensing machines
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has begun the rollout of a new generation of medicine-dispensing machines across its region.
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Technology at the heart of new Letchworth pharmacy
The MP for North East Hertfordshire, Sir Oliver Heald, has hailed local pharmacies as vital community assets at the official opening last week of a new practice in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.
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Improving Outcomes with Interoperability
Solving interoperability challenges in relation to healthcare technologies has the potential to improve patient outcomes, deliver financial savings and optimise clinical workflows. Edward Platt warns the healthcare sector is lagging behind and must learn from other industries.
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Omnicell partners with NHS Wales
Omnicell partners with NHS Wales to introduce SupplyX across every healthcare organisation nationwide
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Time for an upgrade?
P3Pharmacy have published an article leading up to the Pharmacy Show on October 17th and 18th, rounding up some of the automated systems that are able to streamline pharmacy services, making processes such as dispensing less time-consuming and more efficient.
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Automated medication management: an integrated vision for cutting errors
Sebastien Villars, senior director of product management at Omnicell, discusses how he predicts automation will have an impact on more streamlined medication management.