Expert Digital Solutions for UK Pharmacy Groups
For over a decade, Blueberry Health has been the specialist software partner for the UK's most ambitious digital pharmacy initiatives. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing pharmacy groups today - from integrating legacy PMR systems to navigating complex new legislation.
Our expertise lies in building the robust, compliant, and efficient digital infrastructure you need to thrive. Whether you're looking to optimise dispensing, integrate with NHS systems, or launch new digital services, our Birmingham-based team has the experience to make it happen.
Our Expertise in Digital Pharmacy
We solve the complex technical challenges that enable pharmacies to grow, innovate, and operate more efficiently.
A Proven Track Record in Digital Pharmacy
Our track record speaks for itself. We have been the trusted technical partner behind major digital pharmacy innovations. For example, we built a pioneering digital pharmacy platform from the ground up, which was later acquired by the Co-op in a multi-million-pound deal.
Our team also created a comprehensive care home pharmacy system, complete with a full eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) solution to ensure safety and compliance.
Furthermore, we engineered an EPGD System: a specialist platform to manage electronic flu prescriptions and patient group directions efficiently.
We have collaborated with some of the biggest names in UK healthcare technology and pharmacy, including the Well Group, EMIS, TPP, United Drug, and Charac.
Solving the PMR Integration Challenge with RPA
We understand that integrating with Patient Medication Record (PMR) systems is one of the biggest hurdles in digital pharmacy. With few PMRs offering modern APIs, innovation can be stifled. We solve this with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - a secure and effective way to automate interactions with any PMR.
RPA safely mimics human actions to extract data or input information, doing nothing a user couldn't do manually - only much faster and with perfect accuracy. It allows you to automate workflows, connect systems, and unlock the data in your PMR without costly, slow-moving development projects.
Navigating the New Era of Hub and Spoke Dispensing
From October 2025, the new independent hub and spoke model allows a central hub to provide dispensing services to pharmacies it does not own. This presents a huge opportunity for efficiency and scale, but it requires seamless technical integration between potentially dozens of different systems.
Blueberry specialises in building this critical integration layer. We understand the ecosystem of PMRs, pharmacy apps, and virtual platforms, and we create the "glue" needed to ensure a smooth, secure flow of prescription data from spoke to hub and back again.
Seamless NHS Integration
Effective integration with NHS systems is non-negotiable. Our team has deep, first-hand experience building and navigating these critical connections. We have a proven track record of delivering projects involving key NHS Digital services, including:
- IM1 Integration
- Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
- GP Connect
- Summary Care Record (SCR)
We de-risk your projects by ensuring your platforms are compliant, secure, and work flawlessly within the broader NHS ecosystem.
Launching Your Digital Private Prescription Service
Expanding into private services is a key growth area for many pharmacy groups. We have worked on multiple projects to create secure, compliant, and user-friendly platforms for private prescriptions and consultations, including:
- Online consultation flows for specific conditions
- Legally compliant systems for Advanced Electronic Prescriptions
- Patient Group Direction (PGD) platforms for services like travel vaccinations
We provide the end-to-end technical expertise to help you launch and scale successful digital services, creating valuable new revenue streams for your business.
AI in Digital Pharmacy
We are not just focused on today's challenges; we are exploring the technologies that will shape tomorrow's pharmacy. We are actively developing applications for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a more efficient and safer pharmacy ecosystem, including:
- Predictive Dispensing: Using data to optimise stock levels and reduce waste.
- Workflow Optimisation: Identifying bottlenecks in dispensing hubs to increase throughput.
- Automated Auditing: Flagging potential errors or compliance issues automatically.
Let's Build the Future of Your Pharmacy
Whether you have a specific integration challenge or are exploring a wider digital transformation, our expert team is ready to help. Contact us today for a no-obligation discussion about your project.