What differentiates you from other digital pharmacies? I spoke to Adam Hunter, Chief Commercial Officer, about what lies ahead for the enterprise that seeks to unite the principles of great tech, design and patient service. The journey started when founder and CEO Nadeem Sarwar, who is on a regular repeat prescription, became frustrated with “the existing service of travelling to a pharmacy with restricted opening hours, long waiting times, lack of stock and incomplete prescriptions.” Average delivery time in London is two hours.
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Phlo is an online pharmacy promising on-demand, same-day prescription delivery of NHS and private prescriptions. “Life can be difficult as it is, accessing your medication shouldn’t be,” the pitch reads knowingly. Maybe this is one of the reasons why Phlo’s crowdfunding campaign, currently live on Crowdcube, has overfunded with plenty of time left to go. At the very least, it was a forced step towards digital healthcare for a public still primarily accustomed to face-to-face GP appointments and waiting in line at Boots. As a result, accessing more routine medication – from antibiotics to contraception – became a bit of an obstacle course. It does not store any personal data.COVID-19 saw GPs close their doors to all but the most urgent of cases. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator is a collaborative programme funded by London’s three Academic Health Science Networks – UCL Partners, Imperial College Health Partners, and the Health Innovation Network, MedCity, CW+ and receives match funding from the European Regional Development Fund. We are proud to support Phlo as an alumnus of our Launchpad programme and now as part of our current Accelerator cohort.”įor more information on Phlo, visit: Phlo is currently one of 20 digital health companies on the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator programme. Following great success in London, I’m excited to see Phlo grow its service even further with the new hub in Birmingham. Jenny Thomas, Programme Director for DigitalHealth.London, commented: “Phlo Digital Pharmacy offers patients an alternative to traditional pharmacy experiences which can help to remove barriers for patients in accessing and managing their prescriptions. We look forward to engaging with the people of Birmingham, ensuring that our service makes their lives easier by removing the hassle and stress of managing their prescriptions.” Our Pharmacy is based in the heart of Birmingham employing local pharmacy staff and courier drivers. Nadeem Sarwar, Founder and CEO of Phlo Digital Pharmacy, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to have launched Phlo’s same-day pharmacy service in Birmingham, offering patients an easier, more convenient and, above all, safe way to manage their prescriptions.
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The user-friendly app aims to saves patients time in ordering and managing their medication by liaising directly with GPs and sending reminder notifications – to date, Phlo has over 14,000 registered NHS and private patients.įollowing a successful crowdfunding investment of £1.65 million, Phlo has now been able to expand their same-day prescription delivery service to Birmingham, further increasing the company’s presence across pharmacies in the UK. The service also provides a national mail order service, providing 24 and 48-hour delivery across the UK. It combines four-hour same-day delivery slots with regular updates and live tracking that provides patients with a safe and reliable online pharmacy experience. Phlo is an online pharmacy service that provides an on-demand delivery service. Phlo is the UK’s first online pharmacy to offer a same-day delivery service to its patients. DigitalHealth.London Accelerator company, Phlo, has launched its same-day medication delivery service in Birmingham.