Allahabad chemists’ body promises home delivery of medicines

TNN | Updated: Apr 4, 2020, 12:23 IST

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PRAYAGRAJ: Prayag Chemists and Druggists Association launched an online service to deliver medicines at the doorsteps of customers who cannot visit stores, in the wake of the lockdown announced because of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Retailers in areas like Sohabatiyabagh, Nakhas Kona, Balson Crossing, Lowther Road, Sulem Sarai, Indian Press Crossing and Lukerganj are urging clients to upload their prescriptions on WhatsApp and the former will ensure that the medicines are delivered within 45 minutes.
Organising secretary of Prayag Chemists & Druggist Association (retail) Nikhil Malang said, “Retailers have been giving customers their WhatsApp numbers and promising to deliver medicines at their homes.”
“It would be a win-win situation for everyone. People can easily stay a home in compliance with the lockdown rules and there would be no unnecessary crowds at medicine shops and pharmacies,” he added.
The staff working at chemist and surgical shops were applying special suits, gloves and masks while working. Owners of these shops are ensuring that both their staffers and clients are sanitising their hands and are practising social distancing. Welcoming the step by the traders’ body, Civil Lines resident Harsh Mehrotra said, “I appreciate the effort. I have sent my doctor’s prescription to my retailer and managed to get medicines at my doorstep within an hour.”