Orion Health to deliver in-store Clinical Solution for Boots stores throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland
Auckland, September 30th, 2015— New Zealand’s leading healthcare technology company, Orion Health (OHE:NZX/ASX), has
signed a strategic new contract in the United Kingdom with Boots UK Limited, a member of the Walgreens Boots Alliance;
the market leading retail pharmacy network.
Orion Health technology will be utilised to provide a solution that supports community pharmacists in the delivery of
in-store clinical services which have previously been provided on paper or in a variety of IT systems. This capability
is increasingly relevant as health economies opt to move care closer to the community, to reduce the burden on acute
services, and to offer individuals a community based option for many services.
The awarded contract follows a successful pilot program between the two companies, conducted for a number of months and
involving a small number of stores. This has paved the way for an anticipated rollout to all 2,400 current Boots stores
across the UK and Ireland.
Orion Health CEO, Ian McCrae, believes this represents an exciting development for Orion Health as well as the
healthcare market in general. “We are excited to enable Boots with the technology to take a more active role in the
provision of clinical services in the community, reducing the pressure on already stretched acute facilities”
Wayne Oxenham, EVP - EMEA for Orion Health, is delighted by the addition of Boots as a new strategic customer as it
continues the market momentum in the UK for Orion Health.
“Working with a highly respected and recognized brand such as Boots, is a great endorsement for the fantastic work our
team is doing in the UK. It is also exciting to be delivering our technology in what is a new market segment for our
Orion Health globally.”
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