Government announces next steps for Hub & Spoke dispensing

Numark Chairman, Harry McQuillan, gives his comment on today's announcement:

“The government's announcement today on the next steps for hub and spoke dispensing is a welcome move toward enabling greater flexibility and efficiency in community pharmacy. While the operational model is now broadly understood, what remains unclear is the economic model, and that will be critical in determining how this change will truly benefit the sector.

At Numark, we are actively exploring how this legislation could open up opportunities for our members. We are working to evaluate solutions that could support them to access the benefits of scale, while maintaining their local presence and patient relationships.

As always, the detail will be key. We await changes to pharmacy regulations to provide the clarity needed for our members to make informed decisions. It’s essential that the regulatory and economic frameworks align to offer genuine, practical advantages to the sector.

We remain committed to supporting our members through these changes, ensuring that any new models unlock commercial opportunities, help address workforce pressures, and ultimately enhance patient care."