The Secret of Success
Pharmacy in the UK is at a critical turning point. The NHS contract no longer supports a business model reliant on dispensing volumes. This is evident in the decline in pharmacy numbers, major brands exiting the high street, and the widespread campaign advocating for change.
Many pharmacy businesses are streamlining operations, and for those with multiple branches, establishing a Hub for repeat prescriptions—whether for original packs or MDS—is an excellent starting point. With upcoming changes allowing Hubs to serve other pharmacies, investment in these models is rapidly increasing.
In the medium term, only the most efficient Hubs will thrive. Choosing the right technology and prioritizing full automation to minimize manual handling will be the key to long-term success.
Solutions
With new pharmacy legislation enabling investment in technology and services for other groups, now is the time to enhance or launch a Hub & Spoke operation. Our solutions support both original pack and MDS, helping you serve the widest market efficiently.
A large hub requires enterprise-level technology and a factory-like approach to efficiency. Every step must be streamlined, with minimal manual handling. Our solutions are designed to deliver exactly that.
Need to create a local hub but lack the investment for enterprise-level technology? Our solutions are designed to work seamlessly in smaller settings, delivering excellent ROI and boosting the value of your pharmacy business.
The Riedl robot features the world’s best robotic arm, offering fast and highly reliable picking of original packs to support dispensing. Its unmatched speed, accuracy, and reliability make it our top recommendation for a Hub robot.
Most MDS robots require canister calibration. We offer an unique onsite technology solution that allows you to calibrate canisters for the most popular robot brands directly in your pharmacy.
Why Use Capel Automation
Independent
Our independence allows us to source the best technology from around the world and, with our integration expertise, seamlessly connect these solutions to deliver the optimal outcome for your pharmacy
Client focused
No two clients are the same, and neither are their goals or challenges. That’s why we take a flexible approach, using our robust frameworks as a foundation while customizing every solution to align with your unique requirements
Mission Oriented
We thrive on challenges and take pride in delivering results on time. While we don’t claim to have all the answers, we value the creativity and insights of our customers. Together, we aim to innovate and develop new solutions that address the unique challenges facing pharmacies today.
UK Operation
In this industry, most technologies and software solutions are developed outside the UK. From our experience, this often means they don’t fully align with the unique needs of the UK’s NHS model. We are dedicated to adapting, and enhancing to ensure a better fit and seamless integration.
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When information flows freely and securely between healthcare functions, it reduces system friction and improves outcomes. In contrast, siloed thinking creates frustrated staff, dissatisfied service users, and unnecessary workload.
ABOUT US
We are a dedicated UK-based team with extensive experience across community pharmacies, hubs, hospitals, and prisons. Frustrated with the limitations of global solutions, we focus on developing new technologies and enhancing existing ones to better meet the specific needs of our customers.
Software
We build software systems to streamline pharmacy processes
Interfaces
We hold interfaces with many software systems to streamline data entry
3D Print
We develop new hardware solutions or enhancements through our knowledge of 3d printing
Pharmacy Data
We collect and curate Pharmacy data to support greater efficiency in our systems
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