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Orridge is the Pharmacy focused division of RGIS, offering a wide range of stock inventory services to the Healthcare sector.

11/03/2026

How Optimised Store Layout Reduces Picking Errors

In a large, busy pharmacy, every second counts, and every picking error affects patient safety, compliance, and profitability.

Strategic macro space planning looks at the bigger picture: how your dispensary, stockroom, and retail areas flow together. A well-designed SmartSpace layout supports your team by:
• Creating logical product zoning across the store
• Improving overall workflow between dispensary and storage
• Reducing congestion in high-traffic areas
• Allocating space based on demand and operational needs

The result? Fewer picking errors, smoother operations, and more time for patient care.

Whether you’re reviewing your full-store layout or planning a redesign, we’re here to help optimise space for efficiency and growth.

See how SmartSpace can transform your pharmacy store planning: SmartSpace Solution for Effective Space Management 👉https://bit.ly/4u4IYmF

09/03/2026

Preparing to Sell Your Pharmacy? Your Inventory Could Make or Break the Deal.

When getting a pharmacy ready for sale, most owners focus on turnover, EBITDA, and prescription volume.

But buyers look closely at one thing that’s often underestimated: stock accuracy.

Common issues that delay or reduce deal value:
• Expired or short-dated medicines
• Controlled drug discrepancies
• Inflated stock valuations
• Slow-moving OTC lines tying up cash
• Poor reconciliation between physical stock and system records

An accurate, independent stocktake provides confidence for both buyer and seller. It reduces negotiation friction, prevents last-minute price adjustments, and protects your valuation.

If you’re planning an exit, whether in 6 months or 2 years, now is the time to tighten your inventory processes.

If you’d like support getting your pharmacy sale-ready, learn more about our services here: https://bit.ly/4aXaIkm

05/03/2026

Year-end shouldn’t mean last-minute stock checks and margin surprises.

For pharmacy owners, inventory accuracy impacts cash flow, compliance, and profitability. Yet it’s often reviewed only when auditors are on the way.

Before year-end:
✔️ Run rolling counts on high-value and fast-moving lines
✔️ Clear expired and short-dated medicines
✔️ Reconcile controlled drugs thoroughly
✔️ Review slow-moving OTC stock
✔️ Ensure digital records match physical stock

Whether you’re fully prepared or feeling behind, we’re here to support you, helping make audit season smoother and less stressful.
👉 Learn more about how we support pharmacy inventory accuracy here:https://bit.ly/4bii6In

02/03/2026

Did you know?

Orridge, an RGIS Company has delivered thousands of pharmacy and dispensary counts over the past decade, giving our teams deep, specialist knowledge of the unique requirements involved in pharmacy inventory control.

Our expertise spans:

🔹 Pharmacy Inventory Counts
🔹 Medical Device Tagging
🔹 Hospital Asset Management
🔹 Consignment Inventory Verification

We understand the complexities of regulated environments, high-value stock, and audit-sensitive processes, and we deliver the precision healthcare organisations rely on.

If you’re reviewing inventory accuracy, preparing for audit, or improving asset visibility, let’s talk. 🤙 https://bit.ly/4kIbOoF

25/02/2026

💊 5 common pharmacy stock valuation mistakes:

1️⃣ Relying purely on system data
2️⃣ Inconsistent counting methods
3️⃣ No independent verification
4️⃣ Poor category breakdown visibility
5️⃣ Leaving counts too close to deadlines

Accuracy protects more than compliance, it protects margin.

If you’re preparing for year-end, audit, or sale, now is the time to ensure your stock valuation stands up to scrutiny.

Speak to Orridge, an RGIS Company, about an independent verification that gives you financial confidence, not just numbers.
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23/02/2026

Inventory is often the largest asset sitting inside a pharmacy.

Yet it’s the least independently verified.

An accurate, transparent stock valuation means:
✔ Confidence at year-end
✔ Audit-ready documentation
✔ Fewer disputes during sales
✔ Better working capital visibility

Stock accuracy isn’t operational... it’s financial.

Orridge, an RGIS Company helps healthcare organisations protect revenue and optimise assets through precise inventory counts, consignment checks, and asset management. Accurate, verifiable data reduces financial risk and frees your teams to focus on patient care.

Schedule a consultation today to see how we can safeguard your inventory and bottom line. 👍https://bit.ly/468my9N

19/02/2026

How confident are you that what your system says is actually on your shelves?

Pharmacies rely on stock figures for valuations, tax reporting, buying decisions, and sales. But we regularly see gaps between:
• What the system records
• What’s physically in the dispensary

Small discrepancies can quietly impact:
– Cash flow
– Profit margins
– Sale valuations
– Finance trust

Independent verification removes assumptions and replaces them with certainty. That's where Orridge, an RGIS company can support you. Get in touch for further information on our independent stocktaking services and reports. 👉https://bit.ly/4tGeOpB

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17/02/2026

RGIS Healthcare Asset Tagging: Precision, Compliance, Confidence

In healthcare, every asset matters, from critical medical equipment to IT devices, mobility aids, and high-value consumables. Accurate asset tracking isn’t just operationally smart; it’s essential for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and cost control.

RGIS Healthcare Asset Tagging brings:

✔️ Full visibility of assets – know exactly what you have, where it is, and its status.

✔️ Regulatory compliance support – maintain up-to-date records for audits, inspections, and reporting.

✔️ Customised tagging solutions – barcodes, RFID, or QR codes tailored to your healthcare environment.

✔️ Operational efficiency – reduce losses, prevent misplacement, and streamline maintenance schedules.

✔️ Scalable services – from single clinics to multi-site hospital groups, we provide flexible solutions to fit your needs.

With RGIS, healthcare providers gain confidence in their inventory, strengthen accountability, and protect the resources that care for patients every day.

Take control of your assets with precision and confidence. 👀 See how RGIS can help https://bit.ly/4aqnIyK

13/02/2026

Why Year-End Stock Audits Matter for UK Pharmacies

As another challenging financial year ends, accurate stock control isn’t just a compliance tick-box, it’s business-critical. It affects financial reporting, operational efficiency, and patient care.

🔍 UK Pharmacy Snapshot
• 13,732 pharmacies as of March 2025, slightly down from last year due to market pressures.
• 1.16 billion prescription items dispensed in 2024/25, up 4% on the prior year.
• 74% of pharmacy owners report spending longer than ever on medicines procurement due to ongoing supply issues.

📦 Why Year-End Stock Audits Matter
✔ Provide a true financial snapshot for reporting and planning.
✔ Identify discrepancies before they impact margins or patient care.
✔ Support compliance, reduce write-offs, and build trust with suppliers and auditors.

In a market where every dispense counts, year-end stock accuracy isn’t just good governance, it’s a competitive advantage.

👉 Don’t just count stock, count on accuracy. Orridge, an RGIS Company, delivers fast, reliable, and verifiable pharmacy stocktakes across the UK.
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09/02/2026

Why choose Orridge, an RGIS Company for Consignment Stock Checks?

Orridge brings proven expertise in the healthcare sector, delivering accurate, transparent consignment stock checks you can trust.

✔ Extensive experience across healthcare
✔ Deep knowledge of drug classifications for compliant consignment counts
✔ Trusted third-party perspective for complete impartiality
✔ Proprietary RGIS technology and bespoke programming for a tailored customer experience
✔ Continuous innovation in software, equipment, and processes
✔ Full transparency before, during, and after every stock check
✔ Nationwide UK coverage across all healthcare facilities
✔ RFID data capture for inventory and consignment stock
✔ Comprehensive pharmacy stocktaking services also available

Checking inventory used matches invoices to be paid so you don't over pay - find out more here 👉https://bit.ly/4bFygMC

05/02/2026

Year-end stocktakes: demand is peaking

With financial year-end approaching, stocktake slots are filling fast. Booking early means no last-minute stress and complete peace of mind.

✅ Peak demand – secure your slot before availability runs out
🗓️ Flexible scheduling – choose the date and time that suits you
📈 Accurate valuations – ideal for accounting, reporting, or business sales
🏪 Tailored options – dispensary only, front-of-shop, or full-site coverage
🤝 Trusted partner – supporting independent pharmacies, groups, and chains across the UK

Contact us now now to reserve your preferred date and ensure a smooth, stress-free year-end. https://bit.ly/4rwIhk2

29/01/2026

What a great day with Mike Rumball at the Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) yesterday in Leicester. A fantastic turn out! Lovely to see so many new and familiar faces to start off 2026.

Address

300 Trinity Park, Bickenhill
Birmingham
B377ES

Telephone

+441279775600

Website

http://www.orridge.co.uk/

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