Pharmacy Phorts
Pharmacy, Technology. Better Healthcare
Category: healthcare
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Pharmacy is at a crossroads (those of a certain age will groan at that one). The frontline is increasing in clinical complex – patients arriving with undifferentiated diagnoses via Pharmacy First, supply chain dysfunction creating medicine shortages across many sectors, and funding that hasn’t kept pace with the demands we’re being asked to meet. We…
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A story caught my attention this week. Thousands of NHS patients were exposed to potential infection risk during surgical procedures because a supplier failed to adequately document calibrations for sealing equipment and sterilisation sensors. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/20/patients-exposed-superbugs-nhs-safety-breaches-ppe/ Not a deliberate act of negligence – but a failure of process assurance. 150 NHS trusts. A mass recall. Disruption…
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AI is one of the NHS’s five big bets, but are we building the fundamentals fast enough? Reflecting on accelerating through the internet’s 30-year adoption journey and what this means for safe AI in healthcare.
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I’m looking at my calendar, pen poised over Thursday, 10th July. The PM Healthcare Digital Technology & AI Conference at the Royal College of General Practitioners in London promises exactly the kind of insight I thrive on—digital health and AI from a pharmacist’s perspective. A colleague is presenting, the agenda looks compelling, and I know…
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Innovation vs. Inertia in NHS Technology Have you noticed how our everyday lives have been transformed by seamlessly connected digital services? Banking, shopping, travel—all accessible through sleek apps that talk to each other effortlessly. Yet when it comes to healthcare technology, particularly within our NHS, things aren’t quite so fluid. Why is that? The Green…
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Community pharmacy must evolve past outdated systems and workflows to enhance service delivery and integration. By implementing a connected ecosystem, pharmacists could better manage services, coordinate care, and improve patient experiences through real-time data and efficient appointment allocation. Collaboration and investment in digital infrastructure are essential for this transformation.
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Today I started listening to a Pharmacy Magazine Podcast , an ‘in conversation with…’ episode. The guest in this particular episode was Harry McQuillan – the CEO of Community Pharmacy Scotland. I have known of Harry for many years, and respect his thoughts and comments – I might not always agree with some of them,…