Royal Mail has announced the launch of same-day deliveries for some Pharmacy2U medication and healthcare products following a surge in demand during the pandemic. The service will be launched under Pharmacy2U’s Chemist Direct brand, initially delivering to some postcodes in Yorkshire.
Royal Mail research reveals that, since the start of the pandemic, 4.3m adults across the UK have ordered medication online for delivery to their homes for the first time. The research also reveals that 12% of the UK’s adult population currently have medication regularly delivered in the post and that an additional 9% have done so in the past. 57% of those currently having regular deliveries are receiving prescription medicine.
Mark Livingstone, CEO of Pharmacy2U, stated, “The Coronavirus pandemic has shifted people’s behaviours drastically and brought forward digital uptake for many. At Pharmacy2U we are doing all we can to remain at the forefront of consumer demand and bringing medicines straight to your front door is part of that. Through this partnership with Royal Mail, we’re hopeful that repeat prescriptions will become even more accessible and it will lead to more people adhering to their doctor’s orders. We look forward to continuing our excellent customer service through this partnership.”
The move comes as part of Royal Mail’s various services helping to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Royal Mail has been working closely with pharmacies and NHS trusts across the UK, delivering prescriptions as well as hospital and vaccination appointments. The provider has also been a key partner for the UK Government’s coronavirus testing programme, delivering and collecting test kits since April 2020.
Source: Royal Mail
