hub & spoke model - from NHS premises to non-NHS premesis

[Fat Rafa]

has anyone had any experience in working in the hub or spoke of a model described above were the hub is GPC & PCT listed and the spoke is GPC listed but not yet on the PCT list, waiting for the intro of PNA come April to put in paperwork for it to be on the PCT list.

The 2 locations are separated by 600 yards and both will have a RP at both sites.

Apart from the spoke not being able to offer some of the Essential services to patients, which is obvious and liability issues which I have looked at discussed in detail.

What other problems, issues could anyone forsee ??

[johnep]

This what DDs would do if no inclination to spend money on larger premises etc. They would arrange for scripts to be dispensed at a favoured chemist and the dispensed items returned to the surgery.
johnep

[tinx25388]

I'm not sure I've interpreted this correctly, but our local airport store is having a new Unit built, so they have no dispensing facilities for 4 months, in the meantime, they collect scripts, bring them to us, we then dispense and deliver them back to the airport, and they then hand them out to customers.

If this is the same thing, the additional paperwork to make sure that every script is where it should be takes up more time. All customer preferences (particularly with blister packs) have to be written down and attached to the scripts. Emergency Supplies has been a recent problem, as our Pharmacist is relying on the professional judgement of another Pharmacist, and also items needed between scheduled deliveries has caused more work for both drivers.

Sorry if I've misunderstood!

[johnep]

Would have thought that having a script dispensed at the airport is while waiting for a plane. A bit risky timewise.
johnep

[tinx25388]

Would have thought that having a script dispensed at the airport is while waiting for a plane. A bit risky timewise.
johnep

It is the repeat business for the airport staff that they are keen not to loose. Passengers will come and go, but the staff on the repeat system provide valuable items!

[johnep]

Of course, completely forgot that airport is like a small city and the staff all need services such as a pharmacy.
johnep

[LeftArm]

If the second premises has a dispensing machine like the one Sainsburies is trialling I guess it will be ok. (and no need for a second pharmacist)

We're all doomed I say!