Ondemand is a platform that aggregates pharmacy inventories across Africa, providing users with rapid access to medications anytime and anywhere. By centralizing supply from multiple pharmacies, it addresses the challenge of medication availability and delivery in a fragmented healthcare landscape.
Funding
$50K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Accessing medications in many parts of Africa is challenging due to fragmented pharmacy networks, leading to inconsistent availability and delivery delays. Patients often face difficulties in finding the required medications quickly and reliably, especially in remote areas or during emergencies.
Solution
Pharmarun addresses these challenges by aggregating pharmacy inventories across a wide network, providing a unified platform for users to find and order medications. The platform offers convenient medication delivery, connecting users to over 2,000 pharmacies and enabling doorstep delivery. In addition to medication access, Pharmarun provides access to teleconsultations with licensed doctors and pharmacists, enabling users to receive expert medical advice remotely. Pharmarun also offers value-added services such as laboratory testing with home sample collection, medication reminders, and automated refills to improve adherence and overall health management.
Target Audience
Pharmarun primarily targets individuals across Africa who seek convenient access to medications, healthcare services, and comprehensive health management tools. It also serves patients with chronic conditions requiring regular medication refills and individuals in need of remote medical consultations.
Features
- Aggregated inventory from over 2,000 pharmacies, ensuring a wide selection of medications
- On-demand delivery service with options for immediate, refill, or pre-ordered medications
- Teleconsultation services with licensed doctors and pharmacists
- Medication management tools, including reminders, interaction checkers, and health tips
- Automated refill subscriptions with customizable frequencies and discounts
- Integration with select Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
- Optional blood test service with at-home sample collection
- Secure and discrete shopping experience
- Mobile apps for both iOS and Android platforms