Healthengine script deal
USERS of the Healthengine medical appointment booking platform will now be offered free, same‐day prescription delivery through a new partnership with Chemist2U, which earlier this year expanded its footprint across the country (PD 02 Feb).
The ini a ve will ini ally roll out in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with addi onal loca ons expected to be added in the coming weeks, including more capital cities and major regional centres.
Healthengine noted that more than 53% of people leave their GP with a prescription in hand.
“For those in lockdown, digital natives who prefer online purchasing, and me‐poor people as well as people with lack of transportation, this new solu on delivers convenience and me savings, along with the needed medication,” the company said.
“As telehealth use increases, script delivery plays an important role in closing the virtual journey as the pa ent sees the doctor online, receives an e-script, and is now able to have the prescription fulfilled and delivered without leaving the house.”
The new script delivery option is accessed via the Healthengine app or through healthengine.com.au, with Chemist2U’s growing network of local community pharmacies used to fulfil the orders.
Healthengine CEO Marcus Tan said “as we help people navigate their healthcare, we’re excited about offering a new service that supports Healthengine users after they leave their doctor with a paper prescription or e‐script in hand”.
“With Chemist2U we’re now able to support another part of the Healthengine user’s healthcare journey, and help people post-appointment through script delivery,” Tan added.
Healthengine boasts more than 3.6m users connecting with over 7,400 Australian healthcare providers including GPs, den sts, allied health practioners, medical specialists and pharmacies.
Matthew Cullen, Chemist2U CEO, said the company was delighted to be partnering with Healthengine via its na onal network of community pharmacies.
“This partnership is a natural extension of Chemist2U’s vision to help make the customer experience with pharmacy both more digital and convenient,” he said.