Unichem and Life Pharmacy have released a new app for customers to easily manage and order their medication, as well as communicate with their local pharmacist online.
The Unichem and Life Pharmacy App has the ability to connect you with all your medication records, and has functions to remind you when to take your medicines, renew prescriptions, and purchase all other goods available in-store.
Life Pharmacy and Unichem chief operating officer, Alison Van Wyk, said that the app will assist New Zealanders, and will help them feel confident in managing their own medicines.
“For many years Unichem and Life Pharmacies have used text alert systems to remind people when their next prescription is available to collect. While many of our customers appreciate this service, we were restricted in the information we can share instantaneously – including prescription information, date it was issued as well as how many repeats are left.”
The app also has a carer mode, allowing those caring for others to stay on top of their medication.
“Our new app is like having a pharmacy in your pocket. It enables our customers to access all their medicine information and order over-the-counter medicines in one place at the same time. The great thing is that family members can access the ‘carer mode’ and manage their loved one’s medicines on their behalf. It gives our customers the independence to look after their healthcare in whatever way works best for them, or to get further support if needed.”
Life Pharmacy Barrington, Auckland adopted the app in October 2022. Kerryn Stokes, co-owner and pharmacist, says the app has been beneficial to customers wanting to take control of their health.
“When we first heard of the app, we were excited about how it would benefit our customers. We’ve seen people of all ages and backgrounds benefit from the app and use it regularly to manage their medication – from parents who manage their children’s medication, people over 65+ who chat directly with their pharmacist through the app, and people with limited mobility who enjoy the ease that comes with managing their prescriptions.”
The Unichem and Life Pharmacy app is now downloadable from Apple and Google Play app stores.
