Why hospital pharmacy appeals to the multiples

摘要

AYEAR ago, Lloydspharmacy was talking to around six NHS trusts about providing pharmacy services on their behalf. Now, it is in discussion with over 30, with several schemes already running and, by the end of the year, eight should be established, including the recent seven-year deal with the Royal Cornwall 1 lospilals NHSTrust, which opened for business last month. To date. Boots has two, and other multiple operators (eg, Sainsbury's) are also reported to be looking to get in on the action.