02 Mar 2026
Alfa® Controlled Drug Software: Transforming CD Management at UHB
University Hospitals Birmingham has successfully rolled out Alfa® Controlled Drug Software, co-designed with Thula – Nordic Source Solutions, across 141 clinical areas. Alfa® replaces paper registers, delivers full UK regulatory compliance, and provides real-time oversight for pharmacy teams. Key outcomes for clinical pharmacy: CD audit compliance increased to 96% Trust-wide; some sites reached 100% Over 77,000 staff hours saved annually, freeing time for patient care Barcode scanning and instant discrepancy alerts for safer, faster workflows Alfa® empowers pharmacy teams to standardise practice, improve governance, and support NHS digital transformation goals. Visit Thula at CPC London to see Alfa® in action and discuss deployment for your organisation.
UHB has rolled out Alfa® Controlled Drug Software Trust-wide, advancing regulatory compliance and efficiency across four sites. Co-designed with UHB, Alfa adapts proven Nordic functionality for UK requirements.

