How electronic repeat dispensing was a 'saving grace' for one pharmacy

A quiet, rural pharmacy in Devon shares how its team has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic so far

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Electronic repeat dispensing has long been touted for its efficiency benefits, which were fully realised by Chagford Pharmacy when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

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