PCR Downtime: Sunday, 22nd September

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Written By Adam Osprey

Published: 19/09/24

Our colleagues in the ePharmacy team have made us aware that, due to a planned technical update, the PCR application will be unavailable on Sunday the 22nd of September, coming back online at 8am on Monday the 23rd of September.

Please note that there will be no change to PCR functionality for users following this update.

 
 
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