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Big Debate #4 – Could a hub-and-spoke model ever truly work for independent pharmacies?
Good evening everyone and welcome to our fourth Big Debate. Tonight we’ll be asking whether independent pharmacies can ever truly benefit from a hub-and-spoke dispensing model.
It’s been the subject of years of intense debate within the sector, but with the Medicines and Medical Devices bill receiving royal assent in early February – potentially paving the way for all community pharmacies to operate a hub-and-spoke dispensing model, regardless of whether they are part of a chain or an independent – hub-and-spoke looks set towards being rolled out across the sector.
So, what is the current legal framework? What can we learn from pharmacies already utilising hub-and-spoke? And how do we ensure that patient safety is at the forefront of any model adopted sector-wide?
Let us know your thoughts by commenting below. The debate will formally close at 8pm, but feel free to continue the debate for as long as you like.
How has the last-minute cancellation of the pre-reg exam for some overseas students affected you?
This week, the GPhC contacted some candidates who do not currently reside in the UK, informing them that they will no longer be allowed to sit the March registration exam remotely or at a local test centre. Did you receive an email from the GPhC? Let us know how the announcement affects you.
Are you or your pharmacy involved in the COVID-19 vaccination programme?
If not, why not? Did you apply to become a designated pharmacy-led site? Were you put off by the strict requirements? Are you eager to get involved, but haven't yet been given the opportunity? Or are you a bit reluctant to take on additional workload at this time?
If you are involved, tell us about it!
Use this room to share your opinions and experiences - the highs and lows - shout about the fab work your team are doing, or just have a chat with fellow pharmacists and pharmacy staff about the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Recent Comments
Hi Grace,
I wanted to add my personal experience to this debate. I am superintendent pharmacist for a small chain of pharmacies by the name of Wellbeing Pharmacy. We have recently started a Hub & Spoke services for two of our pharmacies. Our main purpose of adopting this model was lack of space in the pharmacy for providing services to care-homes.
But since we have started to use this model, it has turned out to be very helpful in maintaining a balance of work in our branches. Yes, it is true that the staff cost has been increased but it will be cost effective since we would be able to recruit more care-homes.
I have read different opinions about Hub & Spoke model in this debate but I think every individual speaks from their own experience. Looking at the current circumstances in our pharmacy business ..I cannot see any hope of winning unless we adopt ourselves to the new changes. I pray for the betterment of our profession (at least our profession was acknowledged during this pandemic by the government)
Hi Mohsin,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience of H&S. Could I ask that you copy and paste your comment onto this conversation thread, so others can see it?
https://community.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/rooms/the-big-debate/conversations/35329
Thanks in advance,
Grace