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Medpoint hires Helene Fisher as sales manager

In order to strengthen its team further, the automated prescription machine provider, MedPoint has appointed Lancashire-based Helene Fisher as its sales manager.

Helene who comes with 20 years of sales experience, including 15 years in pharmacy solutions and medical technology, joined the senior management team recently.


MedPoint also appointed Staffordshire-based Gill Collins as managing director recently who is currently overseeing the company's expansion plans.

Commenting on her new role, Helene said: “We’re looking forward to working with more pharmacies and healthcare providers across the UK. I’ll be overseeing our relationships and sales opportunities, ensuring that organisations who may benefit from a MedPoint, know of our products and the benefits."

Installation of a MedPoint can help pharmacies and healthcare providers embrace digital technology, future-proof and adapt their businesses within the ever-changing world of healthcare, she added.

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