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RPS expresses concerns about hub-to-patient dispensing model

The body supports hub and spoke across different legal entities but warned of risks to patient safety.

13 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HubRx founder: We want to transform pharmacy operations

Daniel Lee elaborates on his claims that hub and spoke can help independents boost profits.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Competition watchdog will look at hub and spoke concerns

There are fears the model could initially be monopolised by a few companies and disadvantage pharmacies and the NHS.

29 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots secures £8m from HSBC to introduce hub and spoke

The independent chain will put the money towards an online prescription platform.

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Viewpoint: Have your say on hub and spoke

Do the Government's assumptions on hub & spoke dispensing stack up?

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Service income still too low to warrant hub and spoke, says CCA

Trade body warns not enough funding is being generated through services.

05 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Large scale dispensing site in Leeds gets seven-figure funding boost

HubRx's facility at Logic Leeds business park could enable hub and spoke dispensing for 200 independents.

29 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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DH: A third of eligible pharmacies will use hub and spoke

Around 1,300 pharmacies will be using hub and spoke by year 10 if laws are changed, Government projects.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA to seek competition watchdog's views on hub and spoke proposals

Concerns that hub and spoke could weaken independents' buying margins and concentrate wholesaler power.

17 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government launches new consultation on hub and spoke proposals

The sector has 12 weeks to share its views on new proposals to overhaul community pharmacy dispensing.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: Independents need to free up capacity

Independent pharmacies are struggling to find the time to deliver higher value services, says Daniel Lee of HubRx.

25 Nov 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Government promises "more depth" on hub & spoke proposals

A Government publication paves the way for a consultation in the coming months.

12 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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We need transparency and profession-wide talk about hub and spoke

Pharmacist Ade Williams said hub and spoke could be “a death knell for independents.”

18 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Time constraints 'stop independents providing new services'

A study has found 43 per cent of pharmacies do not have time to offer more services.

15 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technology advancing

Clinical services and NHS integration take centre stage as pharmacy IT advances at last.

05 Oct 2021 , 7 Min Article

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Hub & spoke company claims independents can save £50k a year

HubRx has launched an online tool it claims pharmacies can use to calculate potential savings.

15 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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