Cencora solution

Forte dispensing doctor membership

Designed to help dispensing doctors meet the operational demands of maintaining a patient-centered practice with competitive pricing and streamlined ordering solutions.
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Available for
  • Health system
  • Physician practice
Available in
  • UK
Related capabilities
  • Practice and clinic solutions
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Build a thriving, patient-centered practice

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As dispensing doctor specialists, Forte understands the unique challenges our members face, from navigating complex reimbursement policies to maintaining profitability while delivering exceptional patient care. As a member of Forte, dispensing doctor practices across the United Kingdom will benefit from a unique full-line and short-line offering, delivered together to maximise profitability and improve efficiency. Supported by Alliance Healthcare, Forte’s trusted wholesale provider and parent company, the Forte membership offers access to the Alliance Healthcare pharmaceutical product range, one of the most extensive available to U.K. dispensing practices. Its flexibility allows dispensing doctor practices to tailor their account to align with purchasing and operational goals, supporting a practice that runs smoothly and meets their unique needs.

 

The Forte dispensing doctor membership supports U.K. dispensing practices in negotiating competitive and transparent wholesale pricing, while streamlining ordering through an online, members-only platform. This guidance and approach provides an integrated and convenient service to patients, particularly for practices in rural areas where access to pharmacies is limited.

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Key membership benefits

Forte is committed to helping dispensing doctor practices efficiently manage operations and regain control, with over 900 members* in the U.K. already benefiting from these exclusive services.

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Extensive product access

Gain access to Alliance Healthcare’s comprehensive product inventory, free from low spend surcharges, providing seamless procurement for your practice.
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Transparent pricing

Enjoy wholesale-eligible medical and surgical items with no thresholds, alongside reduced fees through enhanced NWOS surgical supply pricing for cost-effective operations.
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Exclusive discounts

Optimise branded purchasing with Manufacturer Discount Schemes (MDS), offering special pricing and rebates directly from manufacturers to help maximise savings.
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Efficient purchasing

Improve supply efficiency and transparency with tailored generic purchasing options designed to reduce costs and streamline practice operations.
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Dedicated support

Receive personalised assistance from your Business Development Manager (BDM) and an in-house telesupport team, available to help support your practice management.
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Insightful reporting

Access members-only online tools, including benefit statements, spend summaries, bespoke reports, and industry insights, to help keep your practice informed and running efficiently.
*The figure referenced is based on internal data as of November 2025.

Exclusive discounts and offerings

Eligible medical discount (EMD)

Provides a flat-rate discount on eligible purchases to help reduce costs and maintain access to quality medical supplies.

Quarterly enhanced discount (QED)

Strengthen your practice's purchasing power with quarterly discounts, tailored to maximise savings and profitability.

Flexible ordering options

Place orders through our full-line scheme or competitive short-line option to maximise profitability.

Manufacturers discount scheme (MDS)

Designed to optimise your branded purchasing by offering access to exclusive discounts and rebates directly from manufacturer.

Parallel import (PI)

Designed to boost profitability by providing cost-effective alternatives to U.K.-branded medications.

Reduce wholesaler agreement (RWA)

Grants members access to over 90% of all branded medicines while offering discounts on eligible RWA lines.

NWOS

Gain access to enhanced member partnership payments via our Dispensing Appliance Contractor (DAC).

Connect with our Forte dispensing doctors membership team

Our team of Business Development Managers can help you decide if this solution is the right fit for your practice.


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