We’ve been working closely with Boots to prepare for the rollout of their new pharmacy system, Columbus. This upgrade will bring several enhancements and benefits for care homes using Access Medication Management and your Boots pharmacy. The rollout will happen throughout the year, and we’ll send further updates when your Boots store is ready to transition.
New functionality
See the table for more information on new functionality the upgrade provides:
Medication strength and form | Improved handling of medication details for accuracy. |
Additional routes | More administration routes supported for flexibility. |
DM+D coding | Integration with the Dictionary of Medicines and Devices for standardised coding. |
Medication source default | Default source settings for easier order management. |
Fixes included in the upgrade
See the table for more information on fixes included in the upgrade:
Resident transfer | Improved handling of resident transfers between facilities. |
Complex schedules | Better support for complex medication schedules. |