The shift toward a "service-led" pharmacy model means you are handling more sensitive clinical data than ever before—from titration schedules to detailed consultation notes.

Here are the five non-negotiable standards your pharmacy software must meet to act as a "Digital Shield" for your business.

1. Cloud-Native Sovereignty: No More "Computers Under the Desk"

Legacy systems often rely on local servers physically located within the pharmacy. These are "single points of failure" vulnerable to theft, fire, or hardware crashes.

Deltera is a Cloud-Native platform, meaning your data is stored on highly secure, professional-grade servers. Critically, all Deltera data is hosted exclusively in the UK. This ensures total compliance with UK GDPR and NHS data residency requirements, providing a level of physical and digital security that local hardware simply cannot match.

2. 2FA: The Gold Standard of Authentication

In 2026, a simple password is a liability. Unauthorised access is most often the result of "credential stuffing" or weak password management.

Deltera enforces Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for every single sign-on. By requiring a second form of verification—usually a code sent to a mobile device—you ensure that even if a password is compromised, your patient records remains locked. In an era where the NHS is pushing for CIS2 identity standards, 2FA is your first and strongest line of defence.

3. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Need-to-Know Governance

Security is about more than keeping outsiders out; it’s about managing access inside your organisation.

Deltera utilises strict Access Control settings:

• Branch-Level Isolation: Pharmacists and staff can only access patient data relevant to their specific branch.

• Head Office Oversight: While Group Directors have a "God’s-Eye View" of compliance metrics, individual clinical notes are restricted based on the user's role. This ensures that sensitive information is only ever visible to the clinicians who need it to provide care.

4. Proactive Defence: Cyber Essentials & Pen Testing

You shouldn't have to wonder if your software is secure. You should have proof.

Deltera maintains rigorous, independent verification of our security protocols:

• Cyber Essentials Certified: We meet the UK Government-backed standard for protection against cyber-attacks.

• ICO Registered: We are fully aligned with the Information Commissioner’s Office standards for data protection.

• Regular Penetration Testing: We employ external security experts to "attack" our systems regularly, ensuring that our defences are evolved enough to handle 2026-grade threats.

5. Data Sovereignty: Your Data, Your Pharmacy

A major concern with digital transformation is "vendor lock-in." Many owners worry that if they switch platforms, they lose their clinical history.

At Deltera, we believe in Data Ownership. Your patient data belongs to your pharmacy, not your software provider. We provide secure clinical exports, ensuring that you remain in total control of your records. While we are currently working through our roadmap to complete the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPTK), this transparency is already at the core of our platform and remains essential for your long-term business agility.

Security as a Growth Strategy

When you can prove to your patients—and to the GPhC—that your data security is "Fort Knox" grade, you remove a significant barrier to private service adoption. Patients are more likely to engage with high-value clinics (like Weight Management or IP-led prescribing) when they know their digital "Front Door" is securely bolted.

Is Your Current Software a Shield or a Risk?

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