About Cegedim Rx

Cegedim Rx is part of the wider Cegedim group, a global technology and services company specialising in the healthcare field, which generated revenue of €911.5 million in 2011.

The Cegedim group has more than 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry and employs 8,200 people in 80 countries worldwide.

Cegedim Rx is the leading supplier of computer software solutions and services to more than 50% of the UK pharmacy market, which incorporates in excess of 6,500 pharmacies, and employs over 140 staff across two main sites in Chertsey and Leyland.

Nexphase and Pharmacy Manager are the two PMR systems that Cegedim Rx offers and these are supported by a number of modules including Message Dynamics voice and SMS messaging and the CRxDefence security package.

Cegedim Rx is at the forefront of the national electronic prescription programmes supporting pharmacies in England, Scotland and Wales.

Vision & Mission

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

“To transform clinical and medication services using innovative technology to advance patient care”

Our Mission

“To inspire and empower our people to create market leading products and services that exceed customer expectations”

Company Values

Company Values

Client Focused

We at Cegedim Rx will do whatever it takes to serve our clients to the highest possible standards.

We take pride that our products and services are responsive to our clients' needs and expectations and are executed in a professional manner.

Continual focus on the client is the only accepted norm.

Employee Focused

Our employees want to work for Cegedim Rx.

We are a company whose employees respect each other and work to make each other successful in exceeding our clients' needs and expectations.

We display consideration and respect to our colleagues and encourage innovation and creativity in all that we do. We strive to demonstrate honesty, integrity and understanding and to develop a culture that leaves all members with a sense of being heard, understood and valued.

Quality Focused

We at Cegedim Rx expect nothing but the best.

We are a forward thinking, dynamic and energetic company continually focused on providing performance improvement for the benefit of our clients and employees.

New methodologies, fresh ideas and a dedication and enthusiasm for excellence are integral to everything we do.

Commercially Focused

We at Cegedim Rx strive for business excellence, ensuring a sustainable business both in growth and profit for our shareholders and employees

We aim to retain and increase our client base, develop new profit streams and work in parallel with our other group companies to achieve our business goals.

Director Overview

Director Overview

Simon Driver – Managing Director

Simon was appointed managing director of NDC Health UK in 2003. Since then Simon has directed the company through subsequent takeovers and mergers, leading Cegedim Rx to become the success that it is today.

Simon brings a wealth of experience in pharmacy technology. Simon served as deputy managing director of John Richardson Computers until the acquisition of the company by NDC UK, was in charge of the overall LINK PMR business at AAH/Gehe between 1986 and 1999, and held the positions of regional sales manager and account manager for Vestric (part of the Glaxo group which was acquired by AAH/Gehe).

Michael Collier – Technical Director

In 2000, Mike was appointed technical director of NDC UK. He had previously been head of the technical development team of JRC, which was acquired by NDC UK, and he also designed the current PMR system. With 15 years’ experience of working in software development, ten of which at Cegedim Rx, he is responsible for all software development and hardware within the company.

Tim Dunn – Communication and Data Director

Tim was appointed communications and data director in April 2008. His role involves assessing potential opportunities with N3. He also contributes to the development of new products and services in addition to maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders within the pharmacy sector.

Tim has a significant amount of experience in the pharmacy sector, having previously served as a general manager at AAH and then managing director of Mediphase until it was sold to Unichem in 2000.

Clive Eckett - Sales & Marketing Director

Clive joined Cegedim Rx in October 2010 and is responsible for sales, marketing and product management. Clive has 18 years’ senior executive leadership experience within major global solution companies including Hitachi Data Systems, Agfa Healthcare and StorageTek. He has successfully led bids for Connecting for Health clinical projects and brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering customer value.

Sue Heap – Financial Director

Sue was appointed as financial director in January 2000. She is responsible for the legal, administrative and financial areas of the company, and is the primary liaison for Cegedim group accounting activities in the UK. Sue is an experienced certified accountant and a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.

Caroline Hopkins – Service Director

With 20 years’ experience in IT and service management and a ITIL qualification (Best Practice Service Management Methodology), Caroline was an excellent fit for Cegedim Rx when she joined in 2006. As service director, Caroline is responsible for Cegedim Rx’s service desk, order processing and deployment.