6 days agoWorld Pharmacists Day 2022: Pharmacy United in Action for a Healthier WorldPharmacy is perceived to be one of the most trusted health professions because they’re the most accessible, and engages with patients on a more personal level. This is why pharmacists are crucial in ensuring a healthier world. In Africa, many people often associate pharmacy practice with just the dispensing of…Pharmacy5 min read
Sep 20We’ve raised $4.4 million in seed funding to provide access to credit for neighbourhood pharmacies in Nigeria.We are excited to announce that we have raised $4.4 million in seed funding to accelerate our expansion across Nigeria and to provide access to credit for inventory purchases for our growing customer base of neighbourhood pharmacies, Proprietary Patent Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) and hospitals in the country. Since launching Remedial…Healthtech3 min read
Sep 7How to Improve Customer Experience in your Pharmacy or Patent Medicine StoreIn addition to catering to the needs of patients and providing healthcare, your pharmacy or patent medicine store is in business to thrive. Since it’s a business, you need to stay on top of daily operations and other admin functions to boost your profits. …Africa5 min read
Sep 2How to Stock Up Your Pharmacy at No CostThe role of pharmacies and patent medicine stores in our African communities has evolved. They not only sell medications or fill prescriptions like people previously thought, but they also educate patients on safe medication use among other consulting and rapid diagnostic services. In spite of this, dispensing prescriptions is an…Pharmacy4 min read
Aug 31How NGOs can use Data-driven Insights to Penetrate Local Pharmaceutical Markets in AfricaMany people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to safe essential medicines and adequate healthcare because of many factors. Low-income earners and those residing in rural areas are the most affected and sometimes fall prey to substandard or fake drugs, inappropriate and incomplete treatments leading to increased mortality, antimicrobial resistance, exclusion…Africa4 min read
Aug 1Inventory Management Trends in Pharmacies and Patent Medicine Stores across AfricaInventory management is crucial to pharmacy practice. It helps you ensure that patients (especially those living with chronic diseases) have a consistent supply of medicines. Inventory management begins with having or procuring inventory to manage and dispense to patients. Before now, the process of getting medicines to patients depended on…Pharmacy7 min read
Jul 27The Complete Guide to Training your Pharmacy or Patent Medicine Store EmployeesThere hasn’t been a time when training employees isn't as important as it is now that more pharmacies and patent medicine stores have incorporated technology to streamline operations and manage inventory, procurement and patient records. These advancements have given rise to the need for health stakeholders to improve skills and…Health5 min read
Jul 19The Role of Pharmacies and Patent Medicine Stores in Emergency CareEmergency care is the management of an illness or injury that has the potential to develop unexpected or quick symptoms. It calls for urgent and immediate care by a medical practitioner in order to prevent mortality or long-term complications in a given patient. Emergency care differs from urgent care. Urgent…Health4 min read
Jul 14How to use Remedial Rx to promote Digital Health in AfricaDara stifled a yawn and stretched, she rose and walked around the room to ease her legs. Weary was an understatement as to how she felt. She’d been sitting in front of her laptop working and munching bags of chips. …Health5 min read
Jul 1How to select the Perfect Inventory management software for your pharmacy or patent medicine storeAn inventory management software is the game-changer you need to set your pharmacy or patent medicine store apart. It will help you adapt to the challenges that accompany operating a pharmacy or patent medicine store. Many see inventory management software erroneously as a quick fix. While an inventory software manager…Pharmacy5 min read
