Flipkart Health + will benefit from the skills and experience of the Flipkart Group’s reach and last mile supply chain capabilities, along with Cheap.comStrong healthcare network across the country. It aims to strengthen India’s healthcare ecosystem by enabling affordable access to a wide range of medicines and healthcare products and services while partnering with the healthcare ecosystem in terms of long-term sustainable well-being and social development.
Commenting on the launch of the app, Prashant Zaveri, Chief Executive Officer, Flipkart Health +, said, , Never before. Our goal is to bridge the critical gap in access to genuine medicines and healthcare products and services across the country, especially in the most remote parts of the country that have so far been without service. We want to take advantage of technology that strengthens the healthcare ecosystem and enables it to better serve customers by facilitating healthcare for people living in remote areas of the country and contributing to a healthier India. “
The application is designed and developed with a user-friendly interface that will appeal to customers regardless of their technical expertise. With strong technology and logistics infrastructure, Flipkart Health +, adapted to the regulatory framework, will enable more consumers across India, especially those in remote locations, to access medicines and healthcare products and services for a variety of health conditions, including acute and chronic illnesses. Remained underserved.
Initially, the platform will have around 500+ independent vendors who have a registered network Pharmacist For validation of medical prescriptions and accurate distribution of medicines. Despite being a mediated marketplace platform, the company has put in place various quality check and verification protocols, which will facilitate the delivery of genuine medicines and healthcare products from independent vendors to the customer’s home. In the coming months, the company plans to onboard third-party healthcare service providers who will provide customers with other value-added healthcare services, such as teleconsultation and e-diagnostics.
Initially available on the Android Play Store and will be available on iOS in the future, the app can also be accessed on low bandwidth, making it accessible to customers across the country.