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Medicines Management

The Dispensing Robot in the Medication Room: Promise, Reality, and the Questions Nobody Is Asking

Editor Mar 9, 2026 0

Automated medication dispensing units are appearing in more UK care homes — but between the efficiency promises and the operational…

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Medicines Management

The Paper MAR Chart Is a Patient Safety Risk. So Why Are Thousands of Care Homes Still Using One?

Editor Feb 23, 2026 0

Medication errors in care homes remain stubbornly common — and the paper MAR chart is a significant part of the…

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