E-Pharmacies: The emerging trend shaping Pakistan’s health care

WHO estimates that as many as one million people die every year worldwide from counterfeit medicines

Amidst Covid-19 chaos, running everyday errands is becoming extremely stressful, as well as gruelling. However, such testing times succor, or sometimes push us towards much more efficient and evolved solutions. This is especially the case with purchasing everyday essentials such as medications. Globally, as more and more people are now opting for e-commerce, online pharmacies are expected to witness a lucrative growth. But are e-pharmacies, in practicality, a boon or a bane?

Given the rapid transmission of the Covid-19 virus, e-pharmacy seems to be the lifeline for cities under lockdown. Below are some of the reasons we think are enough to make you lure towards understanding why switching to safe, online pharmacies, is better for you and your loved ones.

Getting all the medicines under one safe platform, and in one go

Physically visiting the pharmacy is a hassle, especially if one lives far away from them or is sick; an elderly or a differently abled person who cannot travel independently. With the advent of online pharmacies, it has become convenient to get all the medicines for the entire household, in one go, and that too under one roof (albeit an online roof). If you’re ordering for multiple people — perhaps your children or an elderly relative along with yourself — it will of course make life easier too.

Safe home delivery anytime, anywhere

No waiting in long queues, no need of stepping out of the house, especially in such unreliable times where there is immense fear of getting infected by the virus. Being able to order prescription medicine from a reputed online platform, and that too from the comfort and safety of your own home is certainly a better option than the alternative if that is the case.

Countering counterfeit medicines

Counterfeit medicine is a real issue and not only will it hinder any improvement in your health, but it may also make you sick. Some nefarious imposters trying to make a quick buck often have no morals and they will not only sell you fake, expired medicines, but will also happily sell all of your personal details for money. However, buying from a reliable online platform, such as MEDZnMORE is the only way to tackle this grave problem as they acquire medical and wellness products directly from the source - pharmaceutical companies.

The brand's mission is to make quality health care effortless, reliable and affordable. Although they are currently functional only in Karachi, their guarantee of best quality medicines (100% authentic) and timely deliveries (within a short span of 4 hours) makes the customer’s overall experience seamless and convenient.

 

Reliability and ease of use

Once you get into the habit of ordering from any reliable e-pharmacy of your choice, all you need to do is navigate the portal, conveniently add the desired items in the cart after exploring different options, place the order, and you’re good to go. Some e-pharmacies also have the option to upload the prescription on the portal if one wants to opt for their quick order service. A plethora of portals strive to provide efficiency and convenience to their customers in myriad different ways, however, all options are super easy to use given the fact that the chosen e-pharmacy is reliable

Availing sensational online discounts, promotions and offers

Generally, the medication available through online pharmacies is for sale at more competitive prices than the medication you’ll buy from your local pharmacy. There are often discounts and other packages, so if you need regular medication it will be more cost-effective if one opts for e-pharmacies. This is especially the case with MEDZnMORE, which is all set to revolutionise the healthcare in Pakistan. If you navigate through their, easy to use portal, medications as well as wellness essentials are available at a more competitive price point than those offered at retail pharmacies.

These attractive discounts make online ordering of medications a very lucrative proposition for people who require regular or daily medication or solely just prefer to save money. More so, it is particularly beneficial for elderly patients who ingest regular dosage of drugs daily. Often, before making a purchase in-store, we check online to see if the item is cheaper elsewhere — why not do the same when it comes to medication too?

Buying medicine online has improved the lives of millions of people worldwide and although it has various cons as well, it will regardless continue to be a blessing to many, long into the future. Ease of access to the internet, the availability of medicines that are otherwise difficult to find, competitive prices, authentic products, and convenient home delivery services are some of the major driving forces responsible for the growth of e-pharmacies.

Digital healthcare innovators, such as MEDZnMORE, dedicated towards improving our access to health care, are doing their part to solve the chronic problem of counterfeit drugs in Pakistan. They aim to solve problems associated with modern day pharmacies by blending technology and innovation. Live a healthy life, every day.