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Pharmacy design project creates central London ’ s largest robotically-enabled dispensary

P harmacierge , the leader in private e-prescription app and delivery services announces its forthcoming expansion within the heart of London ’ s healthcare district . The expansion includes an extensive new 5,500 square foot dispensary equipped with a 30-foot dispensing robot , both the largest of their kind in the prestigious Harley Street Medical Area ( HSMA ). Pharmacierge is itself backed by 80 leading private GPs and Consultants spanning all medical specialties .

Pharmacierge has engaged a world-renowned pharmacy designer to reimagine its latest incarnation . The ambitious transformation of two 18th-century Georgian properties into one streamlined clinical space is already underway . The project aspires to revolutionising the private pharmacy pathway , marrying cutting-edge technology and robotics with traditional pharmacy values and integrity . In addition to generic and branded medicines , the plans also include dedicated sub-divided areas for controlled , refrigerated and biological medications .
A 30-foot multi-arm dispensing robot , unprecedented in central London , will soon occupy one wing of the new premises , with medication chutes spiralling down through the floor to the spacious modern dispensary beneath . This robotic automation is projected to improve overall efficiency and enhance rapid availability of the broadest possible pharmacy formulary . Pharmacierge already caters to a network of over 4,500 GP and Consultant users .

North America ’ s largest geothermal utility provider kicks off extensive drilling for latest geothermal conversion system

Oberlin College . Upon completion in 2027 , the university ’ s 55- plus buildings in the district will be converted from a century-old heating system to a proven geothermal energy exchange system ( geo-exchange ) to heat and cool the campus .
According to the university , this will significantly reduce overall energy costs , and most importantly , cut campus energy consumption by over 30 % as Oberlin pledges to reach carbon neutrality by 2025 .

S ubterra Renewables , a leading North American geothermal exchange systems utility provider , has announced that drilling for Ohio ’ s largest geothermal systems-installation is well underway at its landmark project at

“ With over 60 % of North American cities ’ greenhouse gasses coming from buildings in major centres , we ’ re inspired to see our brightest minds coming together to bring greener living to the forefront as they decarbonise their heritage-rich institutions ,” said Lucie Andlauer , CEO of Subterra Renewables . We applaud Oberlin College ’ s steadfast drive to reaching net zero by 2025 and stand together in our mission to educate the public about sustainable building practices and infrastructures . Whether upgrading a structure , or building a new development , the movement towards geothermal as a renewable energy source will help eradicate the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change .”
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