Intelligent Health.tech Issue 13 | Page 9

NEWS

THIRTY-FOOT ROBOT TO POWER E-PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY EXPANSION

Pharmacierge , the leader in private e-prescription app and delivery services announces its forthcoming expansion within the heart of London ’ s healthcare district . The expansion includes an extensive new 5,500 square foot dispensary equipped with a 30-foot dispensing robot , both the largest of their kind in the prestigious Harley Street Medical Area ( HSMA ). Pharmacierge is itself backed by 80 leading private GPs and Consultants spanning all medical specialties .

A 30-foot multi-arm dispensing robot , unprecedented in central London , will soon occupy one wing of the new premises , with medication chutes spiralling down through the floor to the spacious modern dispensary beneath . This robotic automation is projected to improve overall efficiency and enhance rapid availability of the broadest possible pharmacy formulary . Pharmacierge already caters to a network of over 4,500 GP and Consultant users .
Pharmacierge has engaged a world-renowned pharmacy designer to reimagine its latest incarnation . The ambitious transformation of two 18th-century Georgian properties into one streamlined clinical space is already underway . The project aspires to revolutionising the private pharmacy pathway , marrying cutting-edge technology and robotics with traditional pharmacy values and integrity . In addition to generic and branded medicines , the plans also include dedicated sub-divided areas for controlled , refrigerated and biological medications .

SAMSUNG HEALTH TAPS B . WELL CONNECTED HEALTH PLATFORM

Samsung Health will use the b . well Connected Health platform to transform how consumers manage their health and engage with healthcare solutions and services . This new offering will enable Samsung Health users to create a longitudinal health record , receive proactive health insights , and conveniently access care from a growing network of trusted providers – all through a single secure application on Galaxy smartphones .

This integration empowers Samsung Health users to consolidate a 360-degree view of their health , including clinical records and encompassing wearables , pharmacy , laboratory and insurance data including that from CMS and Veterans Affairs . For consumers , this places them in control of their data , allowing them to determine how it is shared and utilised .
The b . well platform will also establish direct connections to participating in-person , digital , and virtual care providers , ensuring users can easily act on insights and connect to the care they need . With health data tracked on their devices , users might receive a reminder for a preventive screening , a prompt to follow up on a care plan from their physician , or a helpful reminder for someone they care for . Every recommendation is tailored to the individual ' s unique health profile .
" As one of the world ' s leading electronics companies , Samsung is uniquely positioned to empower consumers with proactive insights and give them convenient access to care ," said Dr Hon Pak , Head of the Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics . " With b . well , we are planning to create a consumer health experience that is frictionless , connected and easy to navigate – the way healthcare should be ."
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