Pharmatrust Uses Video Chat to Connect You with a Pharmacist
Josh Milenthal — August 19, 2010 — Lifestyle
References: pharmatrust & engadget
The PharmaTrust prescription kiosk is unlike any ATM or vending machine you've ever seen. The kiosk is a convenient pharmacy, and one that can be placed in any location. Patients go up to the PharmaTrust kiosk, insert their prescription, scan their health card, then pick up the phone and talk personally to an on-call pharmacist. The pharmacist determines if the medication is correct/appropriate and then the prescription is ready 5 to 10 minutes later.
The PharmaTrust kiosk has advantages in that it allows patients in remote locations, or ones unable to get to a pharmacy, to receive medication in other ways.
The PharmaTrust kiosk has advantages in that it allows patients in remote locations, or ones unable to get to a pharmacy, to receive medication in other ways.
Trend Themes
1. Remote Pharmacy Access - Innovative prescription kiosks with on-call pharmacists provide patients in remote locations with necessary medication.
2. Automated Prescription Services - Pharmaceutical vending machines that dispense prescribed medication in just minutes are disrupting traditional pharmacy practices.
3. Telemedicine for Medication - Video chat services connecting patients with pharmacists are revolutionizing the way medication is received and administered.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical companies can leverage innovative kiosk technology to expand their reach and offer convenient, accessible medication services.
2. Healthcare - Healthcare providers can integrate telemedicine services into their practices, providing remote patients with reliable prescription medication options, while reducing costs and wait times.
3. Retail - Retail businesses can partner with pharmaceutical companies to offer convenient solutions for customers' health needs, broadening their offerings and expanding their consumer base.
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