NHS Innovation Programme

Automation to Transform Chemotherapy Compounding

Safe, affordable, and scalable automation for NHS pharmacy aseptic units. Protecting staff, improving accuracy, and meeting rising oncology demand.

✓ Safe ✓ Affordable ✓ Scalable ✓ NHS-Compatible
ChemoMaker+ machine in operation
30/hr
Preparations per operator
16
Drugs per batch
220
Doses in 7-day pilot
The Challenge

Why chemotherapy preparation
must change now

By 2030, around 13,000 NHS patients may not be able to access chemotherapy due to capacity constraints. The status quo is not sustainable.

⚠ Manual Preparation Risks

Manual chemotherapy preparation exposes staff to hazardous drugs and risks errors due to fatigue and complexity of high-volume compounding.

📈 Rising Demand Challenges

Increasing oncology demand and workforce shortages add pressure on pharmacy aseptic units to deliver safely and efficiently — with fewer people.

🏗 Limitations of Current Automation

Existing robotic systems are costly, complex, and require extensive infrastructure modifications, limiting adoption across NHS hospitals.

💡 The Need for Scalable Innovation

Solutions must be safe, affordable, scalable, and compatible with existing NHS infrastructure to meaningfully improve safety and throughput.

13,000

NHS patients may lose access to chemotherapy by 2030 due to capacity constraints — unless pharmacy services are fundamentally rethought.


16%
Drug wastage possible with manual processes
£100k+
Additional cost from even a 5% manual error rate annually
€20,920
Residual drug savings in just 7 days during Italian pilot
The Solution

ChemoMaker+ in real NHS environments

A compact, intelligent system that fits directly into existing Class II laminar flow hoods — no infrastructure changes, no dedicated spaces, immediate value.

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Gravimetric Dosing

Real-time continuous weighing and RFID/barcode traceability ensures precise, auditable drug preparation every single time.

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Seamless NHS Integration

Installs within existing Class II laminar airflow cabinets and isolators. No major infrastructure changes or service disruptions required.

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Flexible Drug Support

Supports various drug types, vial formats, syringes, and infusion bags for high-volume oncology pharmacy workflows.

🖥️

Digital Integration

Integrates via HL7 or operates standalone with ChemoPlan software, offering ease of use and rapid staff training.

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AI Ready

The system is future-proof and ready to integrate with AI and LLM technologies where applicable, ensuring long-term value.

Regulatory Compliant

Meets EU Machinery and EMC Directives, validated under Class II laminar airflow environments to NHS standards.

Real-World Results

Building confidence through evidence

ChemoMaker+ has already demonstrated its value in real pharmacy environments across Europe, delivering measurable outcomes in safety, efficiency, and cost.

220

Chemotherapy doses prepared in a single 7-day deployment in Italy

17

Different drug types compounded successfully in that same 7-day period

€20,920

Residual drug savings generated from a total drug value of €219,345

30/hr

Preparations achievable per hour with a single operator per machine

Our Offer to the NHS

A low-risk path to transformation

Not a procurement commitment — a structured 12-week evaluation embedded in real NHS workflows, fully supported and at no cost.

1

A Low-Risk Starting Point

A 12-week early adopter evaluation, fully embedded in real NHS workflows. Not a big procurement decision — a chance to see it work for yourself.

2

Measure What Matters

Safety, efficiency, workforce impact, and cost are all tracked and measured throughout the evaluation period with full transparency.

3

Evidence-Based Decisions

Make your decision based on real evidence, not theory. And critically, there is no cost during the evaluation period.

4

Collaborative Innovation

Supported by Health Innovation East Midlands, working in partnership with NHS Trusts, pharmacy leaders, and integrated care systems.

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The question isn't "Should we adopt automation?" It's "Why would we keep guessing when we can actually test it?"

— ChemoMaker+ NHS Strategic Proposition


Stop asking people to work harder. Start designing systems that work smarter.

No upfront cost 12-week trial NHS-supported Fully measured
Get Involved

Join the NHS Early Adopter Programme

1

Express Interest

Contact GMG to register your Trust's interest

2

Scoping Visit

We assess your current pharmacy setup

3

12-Week Evaluation

Live deployment with full measurement

4

Evidence Decision

Review outcomes and decide on next steps

Health Innovation East Midlands is actively supporting NHS Trust connections and shaping evaluation pathways. The early adopter scheme is now open.