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Large-scale automated dispensing hub opened to independent pharmacies today

HubRx, which operates hub, said it will dispense over 12 million items for independents every year.

29 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Kamsons moves to hub and spoke dispensing

The family-owned group, which has 85 pharmacies across England, has installed a FLOWRx auto hub in its new warehouse in Uckfield, Sussex.

17 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Numark: Where’s Labour’s economic model for hub and spoke law change?

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan welcomed the law change but questioned the lack of an economic blueprint.

02 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Hub and spoke law change to take effect from October 1st

Expect to be able to send scripts to assembly hubs by October 29th, CPE tells pharmacies

30 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Companies given Westminster access promote first hub and spoke model

Centred Solutions, HubRx and PillTime said their visit “was organised with the support" of Labour MP Sadik Al-Hassan.

21 Nov 2024 , 3 Min Article

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CCA hits out at delay to hub-and-spoke legislation

The CCA criticises DHSC as it warns legislation to enable hub-and-spoke dispensing will not come into effect in January 2025 as originally proposed.

01 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Government greenlights two models of hub-and-spoke dispensing for January 2025

Legislation to enable two models of hub-and-spoke dispensing across the UK are planned to come into effect on 1 January 2025 “to gives the pharmacy sector time to explore the relevance of the new hub-and-spoke models to their businesses”.

14 May 2024 , 4 Min Article

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HubRx acquires 34-strong pharmacy chain in Yorkshire

HubRx CEO Daniel Lee said the acquisition of The Pharmacy Group will “create a blueprint other independents can follow."

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Independent hub & spoke facility appoints superintendent pharmacist

HubRx has appointed Dr Sarah Passmore, who spent 11 years at Rowlands Pharmacy

23 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Watchdog: Govt should monitor hub & spoke for competition risks

There may be long-term risks to competition, says CMA

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Peak Pharmacy invests £20m to create hub and spoke facility

The chain said it wants to persuade independent pharmacies to join the facility once it is built.

05 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS expresses concerns about hub-to-patient dispensing model

The body supports hub and spoke across different legal entities but warned of risks to patient safety.

13 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HubRx founder: We want to transform pharmacy operations

Daniel Lee elaborates on his claims that hub and spoke can help independents boost profits.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Competition watchdog will look at hub and spoke concerns

There are fears the model could initially be monopolised by a few companies and disadvantage pharmacies and the NHS.

29 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots secures £8m from HSBC to introduce hub and spoke

The independent chain will put the money towards an online prescription platform.

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Viewpoint: Have your say on hub and spoke

Do the Government's assumptions on hub & spoke dispensing stack up?

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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