PRESCRIPTIONS are being delivered by robot at Warwick Hospital’s new high-tech outpatient pharmacy.
The new facility, made possible by South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust’s Clinical Services, is geared at supporting a larger number of patients.
And a key highlight is the introduction of a dispensing robot, which increases the site’s stock levels and enhances the speed of the dispensing process. This technology allows for faster patient discharges.
The pharmacy also includes a Medipoint prescription collection machine, giving patients the flexibility to collect their prescribed medicines at times that are most convenient for them.
An electronic controlled drugs cabinet has been installed to increase both safety and efficiency in dispensing controlled substances, while a wider range of over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplementary health products are also available.
Ross Mould, director of clinical operations at SWFT clinical services, said: “SWFT Clinical Services remains committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centred care. The new purpose-built outpatient pharmacy at Warwick Hospital, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, demonstrates our continued investment in innovation to enhance local NHS services.”
