Aster Pharmacy and Talabat UAE have signed a deal to deliver medical prescriptions to residents in Dubai.
Under the deal Talabat users can upload their prescriptions to the app securely and efficiently and have them delivered in 90 minutes, the companies announced.
Dubai-based residents will also be able to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, and other health and wellness items from Aster Pharmacy with a delivery time of 30 minutes or less.
The prescription delivery service has been launched in Dubai for the first phase, with plans to extend to other emirates.
“As more providers come on board and provide this service, we will continue to enhance convenience for patients and their family members in Dubai. Our aim is to create a complete ecosystem of care that fully utilises the latest technologies to enhance patient-centred care,” said Dr Marwan Al Mulla, CEO of health regulation at the Dubai Health Authority.
“This partnership enables Talabat to provide the communities we operate in with accessibility to an even wider range of offerings that cater to their daily needs. Soon, patients will not only be able to order prescription medication through our platform but even to schedule in advance their prescription medications on the Talabat app,” added Tatiana Rahal, managing director at Talabat UAE.
