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Operational Efficiency Gains in Pharmacy
MedPal AI plc has announced significant operational efficiency gains in its pharmacy subsidiary, MedPal Limited, following technology infrastructure upgrades. The company has achieved a 30-fold increase in dispensing efficiency, with its Robopharma robot now processing over 100 prescriptions in under five minutes, a substantial improvement from the previous rate of 40 prescriptions per hour. This enhancement, driven by server technology modernization, reinforces the company's capacity to handle increased prescription volumes across NHS contracts and retail services, supporting its strategy of scalable, technology-driven healthcare delivery. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n22 January 2026\nMedPal AI plc\n(\"MedPal AI\" or the \"Company\")\nSignificant Operational Efficiency Gains in Pharmacy Subsidiary\nMedPal AI plc (AIM: MPAL), the digital health and AI company, is pleased to announce that, following recent technology infrastructure upgrades, it has achieved a substantial improvement in dispensing efficiency within its wholly owned subsidiary MedPal Limited.\nOperational Highlights\n• 30-fold increase in dispensing efficiency achieved through server technology updates and upgrades; previously it took an hour to process 40 prescriptions, but with the update in place, the Robopharma robot is capable of processing more than 100 prescriptions in less than 5 minutes\n• Enhanced capacity supports continued growth in pharmacy operations across NHS contracts and retail services\n• Investment reinforces the Company's commitment to scalable, technology-driven healthcare delivery\nThe significant efficiency improvement has been realised through comprehensive server infrastructure modernisation within MedPal Limited, the Company's pharmacy operating subsidiary. This enhancement directly supports the Company's robotic dispensing capabilities and integrated pharmacy management systems.\nJason Drummond, CEO of MedPal AI plc, commented:\n\"This 30x improvement in dispensing efficiency demonstrates the operational leverage inherent in our pharmacy infrastructure. By investing strategically in server technology, we have dramatically enhanced our capacity to serve patients across our NHS contracts and retail pharmacy services. This upgrade positions MedPal Limited to handle significantly increased prescription volumes while maintaining the quality and reliability our customers expect.\n\"The technology upgrade supports the Company's broader strategy of integrating AI-powered healthcare services with regulated pharmacy operations, enabling efficient scaling across its care home and retail pharmacy divisions.\"\nEnquiries:\n\n\n\n\nMedPal AI plc\nJason Drummond, Chief Executive Officer\n \n\n\n \nVia Square1 Consulting\n\n\n\n\nCairn Financial Advisers LLP \nLouise O'Driscoll/Jo Turner\n \n\n\n+44 (0) 20 7213 0880\n\n\n\n\nClear Capital Markets Limited\nBob Roberts\n \n\n\n+44 (0) 20 3869 6080\n\n\n\n\nSquare1 Consulting\nDavid Bick\n\n\n+44 (0) 20 792...