Pharmacies: A slice of £32 million AI-based funding to boost NHS prescription deliveries

Pharmacies that deliver prescriptions nationwide are set to benefit from new financial support from the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology
funding plan announced earlier this month.

In an announcement aimed at improving productivity and public services supported by a share of £32 million, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology
said it is set to make major investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including the mission to “build an NHS which is fit for the future”.

A Nottingham-based organisation, Anteam, is one of the key beneficiaries of this plan and will be working alongside retailers and the NHS to improve the efficiency
of their deliveries using AI algorithms.

“This technology will match the delivery needs of retailers and hospitals to existing delivery journeys, unlocking under-utilised capacity, cutting carbon emissions
and delivering a better experience for patients,” the Department said.

Minister of Digital Government and AI, Feryal Clark, emphasised the importance of AI in transforming public services.

“AI will deliver real change for working people across the UK – not only growing our economy but improving our public services,” she stated.