Echo

If you have a chronic illness which requires repeat prescriptions, you probably find yourself visiting the GP and the pharmacy more often than you’d like. But whether you suffer from asthma or diabetes, a new app called Echo aims to make managing your medication a whole lot easier.

Founded by former LloydsPharmacy and Apple execs, Echo lets you order repeat prescriptions and get them delivered directly to your door.

All you have to do is enter the details of your GP’s surgery, along with the name of the medication you need – you can do this by scanning the barcode – and Echo will set you up with one of its partner pharmacies.

The app features smart reminders, which tell users when to take their meds, and warns them when they are about to run out. All medications are dispatched via Royal Mail. Postage is free, with the exception of scheduled medication, which must be sent recorded delivery.