Dispense and delivery
Getting the right medicine to the right patient faster
Limited resources often strain hospital pharmacies, creating bottlenecks that delay getting medicine to patients and impact the patient experience. Rising demand and pressure on budgets makes it increasingly difficult to maintain efficient dispensing operations.
Sciensus’ dispense and delivery service relieves hospital pressures through safe, efficient outsourcing. We can process prescriptions uploaded via our technical platform within minutes, then dispense and deliver medications directly to patients’ homes through our temperature-controlled fleet. In one case, this approach saved NHS hospitals 20% VAT on high-value medicines, freed up pharmacy capacity and provided patients with convenient home delivery – all whilst maintaining complete safety and accountability.
Significant cost savings
Increased pharmacy capacity
Improved patient experience
Accelerated prescription handling
Sciensus provides complete visibility and control throughout the dispensing process. Prescriptions uploaded via our technical platforms can be processed within minutes, with each one checked for accuracy before dispensing. Barcode scanning tracks medications through every stage – from our national warehouses through pick, pack and label to final delivery – ensuring a fully accountable audit trail. Our temperature-controlled fleet maintains strict conditions from depot to doorstep, giving healthcare professionals and patients complete peace of mind.
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European coverage and owned fleets
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Digital efficiency and rapid processing
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Scalable infrastructure with business continuity
Do you want to know more about how to improve patient care with Sciensus’ dispense and delivery services?
Sciensus offers partners a safer, faster dispensing and delivery service that reduces costs and improves patient experience. Get in touch to find out how we can support your hospital pharmacy.
Sciensus’ dispense and delivery service offers hospitals an efficient, budget-friendly way to manage outpatient prescriptions. With many hospitals facing serious capacity issues that result in patients sometimes waiting hours to collect medication, outsourcing to Sciensus reduces both the personnel and financial burden.
Simple, time-efficient process
The process is straightforward and fast. Prescriptions and registration forms can be uploaded through innovative Sciensus technology platforms and, within minutes, the hospital receives confirmation of receipt. Each prescription is then checked for accuracy, reducing the risk of time-consuming errors before medicines reach the patient.
Controlled dispensing and delivery
From our national warehouses, prescriptions are picked, packed and labelled, then dispatched through our temperature-controlled fleet. Every stage of the journey is tracked with barcode scanning, giving full visibility and an audit trail for our partners.
Benefits for patients and healthcare systems
Patients benefit from home delivery at a convenient time, avoiding unnecessary hospital trips and lengthy waits. Healthcare systems benefit from increased capacity and peace of mind that medicines are dispensed safely and accurately.
Built for reliability and scale
With nationwide coverage, business continuity and future-proofing built in, Sciensus is uniquely placed to support hospitals with a service that is both reliable and scalable, ready to meet growing demand without compromising quality.
Scalability
Reliability
Quality
Frequently asked questions
Can you provide an example of how much a hospital can save using dispense and delivery?
As an example, NHS hospitals save 20% VAT on every drug dispensed by Sciensus, resulting in significant cost savings particularly on high-value medicines such as oral oncology treatments. Beyond VAT savings, hospitals also reduce personnel costs and operational expenses associated with outpatient pharmacy operations.
How quickly are prescriptions processed?
Prescriptions uploaded via Sciensus technology platforms are processed within minutes. The digital system eliminates paper-based delays, reducing turnaround times from days to minutes with immediate confirmation of receipt and full tracking throughout dispensing and delivery.
How do you ensure medication safety during delivery?
Our owned fleet of temperature-controlled delivery vans maintains strict temperature control from depot to doorstep. Every prescription is tracked with barcode scanning through each stage, providing a fully accountable audit trail and ensuring medicines arrive in optimal condition.
What happens if demand suddenly increases?
Our infrastructure is built to scale, capable of absorbing significant additional volume quickly without compromising service or patient care. Our network provides business continuity that can handle unexpected developments, ensuring seamless service even when situations change.
Can patients choose when to receive their medication?
Yes, patients receive medicines at a convenient time and place – whether at home or work – eliminating the need for hospital visits and lengthy waits at outpatient pharmacies. This flexibility significantly improves the patient experience whilst maintaining safety and reliability.
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