Overview
We're pleased to announce a significant enhancement to Access Point of Care (APOC) with the introduction of integrated BNF access. This update enables care staff to tap medication names during administration rounds to instantly access BNF information without leaving the medication screen or searching for physical books.
New features
Direct BNF access from medication names
Care workers can now tap medication names during administration rounds to instantly access BNF information.
This includes:
Clickable medication names with clear visual indicators.
In-app BNF website access without losing medication round context.
Instant access to contraindications, interactions, and dosing guidance.
This feature appears directly within medication administration screens where medication names are displayed, maintaining workflow continuity while providing essential safety information.
Enhanced medication hyperlink recognition
Improved visual styling makes medication hyperlinks more recognisable and accessible.
Clear hover and focus states provide better visual feedback during interaction.
Mobile-optimised touch targets ensure easy access on mobile devices.
Consistent styling across all medication list contexts throughout APOC.
Optimised BNF search integration
Intelligent search query construction improves result relevance for care home contexts.
Enhanced search result prioritization highlights key sections most relevant to medication administration.
Fallback search strategies handle medication variations and abbreviations effectively.
Performance optimisation with caching for frequently accessed medications.
Improvements
Workflow Efficiency: Eliminates the 5-10 minute delays previously required to locate and search physical BNF books.
Patient Safety: Provides instant access to critical medication safety information at the point of care.
Cost Savings: Reduces reliance on physical BNF books, saving care homes £200-400 annually.
Seamless Integration: Maintains medication round context while accessing external resources.
We are confident that the enhancements in this release of Access Point of Care (APOC) will significantly improve care worker efficiency and patient safety by providing instant access to essential medication information during care rounds. Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping future updates, and we sincerely appreciate your ongoing support. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to your account manager or our dedicated support team.
How this version will be made available
Release details
Target release: Monday 4th August 2025 (pending store approval).
Type: Automatic release via app stores.
Component: Full release.
Google Play Store (Android)
We've integrated direct BNF access into APOC! Care staff can now tap medication names during administration rounds to instantly access BNF information without leaving the medication screen.
This update includes enhanced hyperlink recognition, optimized search integration, and seamless workflow preservation. Care workers can now quickly verify contraindications, interactions, and dosing guidance at the point of care, eliminating delays and improving patient safety.
Apple App Store (iOS)
What's new in this version:
Direct BNF integration: Tap medication names to access instant safety information and dosing guidance.
Enhanced medication hyperlinks with improved visual recognition and mobile-optimized touch targets.
Optimized search integration with intelligent query construction and result prioritization for care home contexts.
Seamless workflow preservation - access external resources without losing your place in medication rounds.
Additional information
Network requirements
This feature requires an active internet connection to access BNF content. When offline, medication names will appear without hyperlink styling and users will receive appropriate offline messaging.
User experience notes
BNF content loads within the APOC app using a WebView component.
Touch targets are optimized for mobile use with minimum 44x44px sizing.
Loading typically completes within 3 seconds with progress indicators provided.
Context preservation ensures users return to their exact position in medication rounds.
Thank you for your continued support and valuable feedback as we strive to improve APOC. We encourage you to explore the new BNF integration features and enhancements in this release, and as always, we remain committed to delivering a reliable, secure, and user-friendly experience. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.