Wholesaler updates

AAH

New software to help manage care home medicines
AAH customers using the LINK pharmacy management system can now benefit from new software that helps manage medicines for care homes. LINK Care Home software allows the care home record to be added to the patient medication record system, together with administration times. Current medicines are highlighted for ease of dispensing repeat medicines.

The system allows medication administration record sheets and cassette cards to be printed without the requirement for pre-printed paper.

Phoenix

Share in Buttercups Training
Phoenix Medical Supplies has acquired a minority share in the training provider Buttercups Training Ltd. Buttercups Training provides a range of training courses for pharmacists and their staff in community pharmacies, hospitals, medical practices, prisons and the armed forces.

Numark training programme
Numark has launched a new training strategy called Numark Academy. The strategy incorporates the regional training events and pre-registration trainee events currently running, and also features a bursary scheme and training panel. Numark members and their staff can now apply for a bursary, supported by Actavis, to undertake training that will add value to the business, as judged by the new panel.

The panel comprises ten members from across the UK, to help adjudicate applications for the bursaries and shape further training. An information brochure will be sent to Numark members over the next few weeks.

Further information can be obtained by telephoning 01827 841200.

UniChem

Your counter assistant
The sign up process for the second year of UniChem’s “Your counter assistant” training modules is taking place throughout May and June. Members who are interested in continuing the training programme for a further 12 months should to contact their UniChem account manager for more information.

2008 convention
The UniChem 2008 convention will take place on 13–20 October at the Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa Hotel, near Muscat, Oman. Customers interested in attending the convention can telephone the UniChem convention hotline on 0800 634 0119.

Made-to-measure hosiery service
UniChem, in partnership with AltiMed, has launched a new service for customers who require made-to-measure compression stockings. To help pharmacy staff ensure that the correct size stocking is ordered, a service pack has been produced that includes a tape measure, order forms and process chart, plus contact information and product advice.

For more information contact UniChem on 01773 515599.