Just Eat is now delivering more than dinner – the popular online food delivery platform has teamed up with Pearl Chemist Group, an independent pharmacy group based in South London and Surrey, to offer ‘fast and convenient delivery’ of pharmacy products.
This alliance will allow Pearl Chemist Group customers to order over the counter (OTC) medications and other health and wellness products through the Just Eat app and website.
The superintendent pharmacist for Pearl Chemist Group, Mavank Patel, said: ‘We are committed to serving our local communities and making healthcare more accessible.
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‘Partnering with Just Eat, with the technological expertise of LUDA Partners, allows us to bring essential pharmacy items directly to our customers’ doorsteps with the speed and convenience they need.’
This collaboration will enable Pearl Chemist Group to offer rapid delivery of medicines to those who may be unable to visit the pharmacy in person or require urgent access to pharmacy products.
Customers in South London and Surrey are now able to access Pearl Chemist Group's products via Just Eat, and they are working with Just Eat and LUDA Partners to expand the service nationwide.
The service is powered by ‘cutting-edge technology’ from LUDA Partners, specialists in connecting pharmacies to the online environment and integrating them into digital delivery platforms.
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Co-founder of LUDA Partners, Luis Martín, added: ‘We are proud to facilitate this innovative partnership between Pearl Chemist Group and Just Eat. This collaboration highlights the power of digital solutions in enhancing patient convenience and streamlining pharmacy operations. We believe this model will serve as a benchmark for the future of pharmacy services.’
The company told The Pharmacist that they had seen ‘strong engagement’ from customers since launching and ‘fantastic’ feedback. Mr Martín added: ‘We’ve been thrilled by how quickly pharmacies and customers have embraced this collaboration.’
‘For pharmacies, it’s an effortless way to grow online visibility and sales, while customers benefit from easier access to trusted pharmacy essentials.’
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LUDA Partners has a network of over 3,700 connected pharmacies across Europe, including nearly 200 in the UK.
Pearl Chemist Group is a family-run independent pharmacy group in South London and Surrey, with over 26 pharmacies. It provides a range of pharmaceutical services, including dispensing NHS and private prescriptions, travel and vaccination services.
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