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In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Ian Taylor, the founder of Apotec and Shanel Raichura, the clinical director of Apotec. Together, they explore how their cutting-edge platform is aiming to disrupt the UK health market by modernising and streamlining pharmacy infrastructure. Built by pharmacists for pharmacists, Apotec is not only revolutionising the way independent pharmacies operate — it’s also community-funded, with frontline pharmacists themselves backing the vision from day one.This conversation covers:💡 What is Apotec? – Ian and Shanel unpack the concept behind Apotec, a centralised CRM and operations hub tailored for community pharmacies, designed to eliminate inefficiencies and empower pharmacy teams.🔧 Fixing the Foundations – Learn how Apotec addresses the structural weaknesses in the current pharmacy system, from workflow bottlenecks to digital communication gaps, and how their tools are enabling long-term resilience in the sector.🤝 Pharmacists as Investors – Instead of chasing venture capital, Apotec was funded by community pharmacists who believe in the mission. Discover how this grassroots investment model ensures Apotec stays true to the needs of pharmacies.🚀 A Vision to Disrupt – The founders share their bold plans to reshape the healthcare delivery model in the UK, bringing pharmacies to the centre of patient care through scalable, smart technology.🛠️ Building the Future of Pharmacy – From idea to implementation, Ian and Shanel reflect on their entrepreneurial journey, what they've learned, and how they’re preparing Apotec for the next phase of growth.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro: Meet the Team Behind Apotec's PMR Revolution00:39 – Who is Ian Taylor? | Apotec’s PMR Leadership Spotlight02:13 – Meet Shanel Raichura | Co-Founder of Apotec Pharmacy Software04:08 – What is Proscript? | Legacy Pharmacy PMR Explained05:21 – Why Are New Pharmacy PMR Systems Like Apotec Emerging?09:51 – Why UK Pharmacists Are Investing in Apotec's Cloud-Based PMR16:56 – What Makes Apotec a Better Pharmacy CRM System?20:39 – Benefits of a Cloud-Based PMR System for UK Pharmacies27:32 – Does Apotec Slow Down with More Pharmacies on the Server?28:49 – What Is Scan to Check in Apotec? | Barcode Verification Explained34:14 – How to Use Data Effectively with Apotec Pharmacy Software36:04 – System Integrations: How Easily Does Apotec Connect?37:11 – Apotec Pricing: How Much Does It Cost?42:27 – Why Is It Called Apotec? | Behind the Pharmacy Tech Brand43:54 – How UK Pharmacy Is Evolving and Where Apotec Fits In45:41 – The Future of Apotec | What's Next in Pharmacy PMR Tech47:41 – Quick Fire Round with Apotec’s Founders49:03 – Outro: Thanks for Exploring Apotec with Us LINKS:👉 ApotecRegister Interest: https://apotec.comInvestor Enquiries: https://invest.apotec.com/join👉 Ian TaylorLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tayloraaf/👉 Shanel RaichuraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanel-raichura-6ba66a49/👉 Pharmacy PlanetWebsite: https://www.pharmacyplanet.com/👉 Boo DhaliwalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boo.pharmacyplanet/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/boo-dhaliwal-85680b136TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boo_pharmacyplanet#Apotec #PharmacyInnovation #Healthtech #DisruptUKHealthcare #PharmacyCRM #CommunityPharmacy #PharmacistFunded #PharmacyInfrastructure #PMRSystem #PMR #Prescription #Rx #HealthcareEntrepreneurship #DigitalPharmacy #PharmacyPlanet #IanTaylor #ShanelRaichura #UKPharmacy #HealthTechUK #PharmacyBusiness #FutureOfPharmacy #JoinApotec #PharmacyDisruption #IndependentPharmacy #PharmacyGrowth #GrassrootsInnovation #StartupUK #HealthcareReform #FYPpharmacy #pharmacyplanetpodcast #fypviral #communityfunding