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29 Jul 2010

Today Sainsbury's has announced a new trial of prescription vending machines which are aimed at allowing its customers to collect NHS prescriptions securely and conveniently.

The new scheme, which is a first in the UK market, is being piloted in two Sainsbury's stores in Sussex.

Sainsbury's professional services manager, David Gilder, has said about the new scheme:

"The vending machines provide a secure and convenient way for customers to obtain prescribed medication at a time that suits them. At the same time, we also know that our customers value the option of speaking to a pharmacist so this is an additional service for customers who may prefer it. We will evaluate feedback from customers and our in-store pharmacists before taking a decision on whether to roll them out to more stores".



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