Needle is an AI-driven platform that connects patients with pharmacies to efficiently locate ADHD and GLP-1 medications in stock. By automating pharmacy outreach and providing timely notifications, Needle reduces the time and effort patients spend searching for their prescriptions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Patients often face significant challenges in locating pharmacies that have specific medications in stock, particularly for prescriptions like ADHD and GLP-1 medications, leading to delays and frustration. The process of manually calling multiple pharmacies to check availability is time-consuming and inefficient.
Solution
Needle is an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the process of finding medications in stock by connecting patients with pharmacies. The platform automates outreach to pharmacies, checking for the availability of prescribed medications such as ADHD and weight-loss drugs. Users receive timely notifications when their prescriptions are located, significantly reducing the time and effort spent on manual searches. Needle offers a user-friendly interface where patients can input their prescription details, select preferred pharmacies, and receive updates on medication availability, ensuring a more efficient and less stressful experience.
Target Audience
Needle primarily targets individuals who require prescription medications, particularly those prescribed ADHD and GLP-1 medications, and who seek a more efficient way to locate these medications in stock at local pharmacies.
Features
- Automated pharmacy outreach to check medication stock levels.
- Real-time notifications when a prescription is found at a local pharmacy.
- User-friendly platform for submitting prescription details and pharmacy preferences.
- Options for specifying brand or generic medication preferences.
- Location-based pharmacy selection to find the closest available medications.
- Subscription options for cheaper results, member-only features, and additional healthcare calling services.
- Pay-as-you-go option at $1 per pharmacy call.